Lord Shani
Shani Chalisa
Last updated: 14 June 2026
शनि चालीसा
Purpose: Mitigate Shani Dasha effects, reduce hardships
Recited on Saturdays to seek relief from Shani-related challenges.
When to Recite
- Saturday — at sunrise or about 2 hours before
- Saturday Pradosh — after sunset
- On Shani Jayanti and Shanishchari Amavasya
- Hold black sesame in hand while reciting
English Transliteration
Doha
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karan Kripaal.
Deenan Ke Dukh Door Kari, Keejai Naath Nihaal.
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaj.
Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanay, Raakhahu Jan Ki Laaj.
Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayaala.
Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipaala.
Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyam Viraaje.
Maathe Ratan Mukut Chhabi Chhaaje.
Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaala.
Terhi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikraala.
Kundal Shravan Chamacham Chamke.
Hiy Maal Muktan Mani Damke.
Kar Mein Gada Trishool Kuthaara.
Pal Bich Karain Arihin Sanhaara.
Pingal, Krishno, Chhaya Nandan.
Yam, Konasth, Raudra, Dukhbhanjan.
Sauri, Mand, Shani, Dash Naama.
Bhaanu Putra Poojhin Sab Kaama.
Ja Par Prabhu Prasann Hvain Jaaheen.
Rankahun Raav Karain Kshan Maaheen.
Parvatahu Trin Hoi Nihaarat.
Trinahoo Ko Parvat Kari Daarat.
Raaj Milat Ban Raamhin Deenhyo.
Kaikeihu Ki Mati Hari Leenhyo.
Banhoo Mein Mrig Kapat Dikhaai.
Matu Jaanki Gayi Churaai.
Lakhanhin Shakti Vikal Karidaara.
Machiga Dal Mein Haahakaara.
Raavan Ki Gati-Mati Bauraai.
Ramchandra Son Bair Badhaai.
Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka.
Baji Bajrang Beer Ki Danka.
Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara.
Chitra Mayur Nigali Gai Haara.
Haar Naulakha Laagyo Chori.
Haath Pair Darvaayo Tori.
Bhaari Dasha Nikrisht Dikhaayo.
Telihin Ghar Kolhu Chalvaayo.
Vinay Raag Deepak Mahan Keenhyon.
Tab Prasann Prabhu Hvai Sukh Deenhyon.
Harishchandra Nrip Naari Bikaani.
Aapahun Bhare Dom Ghar Paani.
Taise Nal Par Dasha Siraani.
Bhoonji-Meen Kood Gayi Paani.
Shri Shankarhin Gahyo Jab Jaai.
Paarvati Ko Sati Karaai.
Tanik Vilokat Hi Kari Reesa.
Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Seesa.
Paandav Par Bhai Dasha Tumhaari.
Bachi Draupadi Hoti Ughaari.
Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maaryo.
Yuddh Mahaabharat Kari Daaryo.
Ravi Kahan Mukh Mahan Dhari Tatkaala.
Lekar Koodi Paryo Paataala.
Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinti Laai.
Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudaai.
Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujaana.
Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Swaana.
Jambuk Singh Aadi Nakh Dhaari.
So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari.
Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grih Aavain.
Hay Te Sukh Sampati Upjaavain.
Gardabh Haani Karai Bahu Kaaja.
Singh Siddhkar Raaj Samaaja.
Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Daarai.
Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhaarai.
Jab Aavhin Prabhu Swaan Savaari.
Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari.
Taisahi Chaari Charan Yah Naama.
Swarn Lauh Chaandi Aru Taama.
Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavain.
Dhan Jan Sampatti Nasht Karaavain.
Samta Taamr Rajat Shubhkaari.
Swarn Sarv Sarv Sukh Mangal Bhaari.
Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavai.
Kabahu Na Dasha Nikrisht Sataavai.
Adbhut Naath Dikhaavain Leela.
Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dheela.
Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulvaai.
Vidhivat Shani Grah Shaanti Karaai.
Peepal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat.
Deep Daan Dai Bahu Sukh Paavat.
Kahat Ram Sundar Prabhu Daasa.
Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakaasha.
Doha
Paath Shanishchar Dev Ko, Ki Hon Bhakt Taiyaar.
Karat Paath Chaalis Din, Ho Bhavsaagar Paar.Benefits of Recitation
| Concern | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Sade Sati / Dhaiyya | Softens the impact and builds patience |
| Job loss or career block | Supports new openings within the Shani cycle |
| Chronic illness | Eases health obstacles and aids recovery |
| Enemies or disputes | Conflicts gradually settle |
| Debt or financial stress | Supports steady, stable income |
| Delay in marriage | Helps clear obstacles behind late marriage |
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Shani Chalisa be recited?
Saturday — at sunrise or about 2 hours before
How many verses are there in a Chalisa?
A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty (chālīs) chaupai verses, usually framed by opening and closing doha couplets, composed here in praise of Lord Shani.
What are the benefits of reciting the Shani Chalisa?
Reciting the Shani Chalisa with faith is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Lord Shani, steady the mind, and bring courage and inner peace. It is offered as an act of bhakti (devotion), not as a guarantee of any specific material result.
