The Mata Koteshwari Chalisa (माता कोटेश्वरी चालीसा) is the household hymn to Maa Koteshwari. The Chalisa establishes Mata Koteshwari's iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. Mata Koteshwari is honoured at the Koteshwar shrine in Gujarat-Rajasthan border region.

Many devotees recite the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa on Tuesday & Friday, with extra paaths during Tuesday & Friday. The Chalisa is the daily anchor for households where Mata Koteshwari is the kuldevta or ishta-devata. The verses move through praise, narrative, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure.

This page has the full Mata Koteshwari Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Durga Chalisa, Ashapura Mata Chalisa, and Khodiyar Mata Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – two opening dohas, forty chaupais, and a closing doha. A short English meaning sits below every verse. Toggle the script to read in Devanagari, romanized, or both side-by-side.

Opening Doha

माता कोटेश्वरी देवी को समर्पित ये चालीसा एक अत्यंत शक्तिशाली स्तुति मानी जाती है जो भक्ति, शक्ति, सुरक्षा और सुख-शांति की प्राप्ति हेतु की जाती है। इस चालीसा का पाठ करने से भक्तों को अनेक लाभ प्राप्त होते हैं। श्री गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान।

mata koteshvari devi ko samarpita ye chalisa eka atyamta shaktishali stuti mani jati hai jo bhakti, shakti, suraksha aura sukha-shamti ki prapti hetu ki jati hai| isa chalisa ka patha karane se bhakto

Opening invocation – salutation to Mata Koteshwari and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.

Chaupai 1

जै जै जै कोटेश्वरी माता, संतन हृदय की आशा। जग में उत्पति हेतु तुम्ही हो, अधिप्रकट यह त्रिलोक तमाशा॥

jai jai jai koteshvari mata, samtana hrridaya ki asha| jaga mem utpati hetu tumhi ho, adhiprakata yaha triloka tamasha||

Verse 1 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

जय अंबे जगदंबे माता, तुम हो जग की पालनहारी। महिमा अमित तुम्हारी जग में, मैं तो कोई नहीं दुखिहारी॥

jaya ambe jagadambe mata, tuma ho jaga ki palanahari| mahima amita tumhari jaga mem, maim to koi nahim dukhihari||

Verse 2 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

पुत्रहीन जो कोई नारी, मांगत पुत्र करै पुकार। कष्ट सुख सब दूर हो जाही, शरण में जो जाएं तुम्हारे॥

putrahina jo koi nari, mamgata putra karai pukara| kashta sukha saba dura ho jahi, sharana mem jo jaem tumhare||

Verse 3 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावें, कटकणिकै सुमन हार। मंत्र जपै और ध्यान लगावै, और मनवांछित फल पावै॥

dhupa dipa naivedya cha.dhavem, katakanikai sumana hara| mamtra japai aura dhyana lagavai, aura manavamchita phala pavai||

Verse 4 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

कन्या करै पूजन विधिवत, धूप दीप नैवेद्य हार। कष्ट मिटें सब मिल जाहीं, शरण में जाएं तुम्हारे॥

kanya karai pujana vidhivata, dhupa dipa naivedya hara| kashta mitem saba mila jahim, sharana mem jaem tumhare||

Verse 5 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

जो कोई इच्छित फल चाहे, सोई पावै तुम्हरी कृपा। लोटा भरि जल श्रद्धा सों, गंगा जल मिलावै॥

jo koi ichchita phala chahe, soi pavai tumhari krripa| lota bhari jala shraddha som, gamga jala milavai||

Verse 6 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

शुद्ध जल भरि थाली में, करि मंत्र उच्चार। चंदन अक्षत पुष्प चढ़ावै, और ध्यान लगावै॥

shuddha jala bhari thali mem, kari mamtra uchchara| chamdana akshata pushpa cha.dhavai, aura dhyana lagavai||

Verse 7 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

पाठ करै सतचालीसा, होवै बुरी बलाय। जय कात्यायनी महिमा, अनंत करूणालय॥

patha karai satachalisa, hovai buri balaya| jaya katyayani mahima, anamta karunalaya||

Verse 8 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

व्रत करै जो कुमारी, सौम्य रूप धरि ध्यान। कह अयोध्या दास सुनो, लाभ करै गुणवान॥

vrata karai jo kumari, saumya rupa dhari dhyana| kaha ayodhya dasa suno, labha karai gunavana||

Verse 9 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

जय कात्यायनी मां, जय जय सुरवीर। जय जग जननी महिमा, जय कात्यायनी वीर॥

jaya katyayani mam, jaya jaya suravira| jaya jaga janani mahima, jaya katyayani vira||

Verse 10 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

शरण पड़े जो तेरी, करै विपत्ति नाश। कह अयोध्या दास सुनो, हरै दुख संताप॥

sharana pa.de jo teri, karai vipatti nasha| kaha ayodhya dasa suno, harai dukha samtapa||

Verse 11 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

लाल वस्त्र धरि धारण, जो करै पूजन। विधिवत करै धूप दीप नैवेद्य, सो पावै सुअवसर॥

lala vastra dhari dharana, jo karai pujana| vidhivata karai dhupa dipa naivedya, so pavai suavasara||

Verse 12 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

जय कोटेश्वरी वीर, महिमा अपार। तुम हो जगदंबे माता, हो सदा सुखकारी॥

jaya koteshvari vira, mahima apara| tuma ho jagadambe mata, ho sada sukhakari||

Verse 13 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

जो कोई संकटनिवारणी, होवे मनुष हर्ष। पाठ करै जो भक्त श्रद्धा सों, पूर्ण होवैं काज॥

jo koi samkatanivarani, hove manusha harsha| patha karai jo bhakta shraddha som, purna hovaim kaja||

Verse 14 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

जय कोटेश्वरी महिमा, अपार अनंत। करो कृपा शारदा मां, वंदना शत कोटि॥

jaya koteshvari mahima, apara anamta| karo krripa sharada mam, vamdana shata koti||

Verse 15 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

जय कोटेश्वरी महिमा, जय जय जगदीश। कहत अयोध्या दास सुनो, हरै दुख संताप॥

jaya koteshvari mahima, jaya jaya jagadisha| kahata ayodhya dasa suno, harai dukha samtapa||

Verse 16 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

सुख समृद्धि होय घर में, हरै विपत्ति की छाया। धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावै, और मनवांछित फल पावै॥

sukha samrriddhi hoya ghara mem, harai vipatti ki chaya| dhupa dipa naivedya cha.dhavai, aura manavamchita phala pavai||

Verse 17 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

जय कोटेश्वरी मां, जय जय जगदंबे। तुम हो जगदंबे माता, सब दुख हारिणी॥

jaya koteshvari mam, jaya jaya jagadambe| tuma ho jagadambe mata, saba dukha harini||

Verse 18 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

कहत अयोध्या दास सुनो, हरै दुख संताप। जय कोटेश्वरी महिमा, हो सदा सुखकारी॥

kahata ayodhya dasa suno, harai dukha samtapa| jaya koteshvari mahima, ho sada sukhakari||

Verse 19 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

शरण में जो आए तुम्हारी, हरै दुख संताप। जय कोटेश्वरी माता, हो सदा सुखकारी॥

sharana mem jo ae tumhari, harai dukha samtapa| jaya koteshvari mata, ho sada sukhakari||

Verse 20 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

पाठ करै जो भक्त, ध्यान धरै मन में। सुख समृद्धि होय घर में, हरै विपत्ति की छाया॥

patha karai jo bhakta, dhyana dharai mana mem| sukha samrriddhi hoya ghara mem, harai vipatti ki chaya||

Verse 21 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

: नियमित पाठ से मन को शांति और स्थिरता मिलती है। आर्थिक समृद्धि

: niyamita patha se mana ko shamti aura sthirata milati hai| arthika samrriddhi

Verse 22 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

: आर्थिक समस्याओं से छुटकारा मिलता है और धन-धान्य की वृद्धि होती है। स्वास्थ्य लाभ

: arthika samasyaom se chutakara milata hai aura dhana-dhanya ki vrriddhi hoti hai| svasthya labha

Verse 23 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

: शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य में सुधार होता है। विपत्तियों का नाश

: sharirika aura manasika svasthya mem sudhara hota hai| vipattiyom ka nasha

Verse 24 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

: जीवन में आने वाली सभी विपत्तियों का नाश होता है। परिवार में सुख-शांति

: jivana mem ane vali sabhi vipattiyom ka nasha hota hai| parivara mem sukha-shamti

Verse 25 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

: परिवार में आपसी प्रेम और शांति बनी रहती है। विद्या की प्राप्ति

: parivara mem apasi prema aura shamti bani rahati hai| vidya ki prapti

Verse 26 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

: विद्यार्थियों को विद्या और बुद्धि की प्राप्ति होती है। संतान सुख

: vidyarthiyom ko vidya aura buddhi ki prapti hoti hai| samtana sukha

Verse 27 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

: संतान प्राप्ति में आने वाली बाधाएँ दूर होती हैं। कठिनाईयों से मुक्ति

: samtana prapti mem ane vali badhae.n dura hoti haim| kathinaiyom se mukti

Verse 28 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

: जीवन की कठिनाईयों और चुनौतियों से मुक्ति मिलती है। आध्यात्मिक उन्नति

: jivana ki kathinaiyom aura chunautiyom se mukti milati hai| adhyatmika unnati

Verse 29 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

: भक्तों को आध्यात्मिक उन्नति और आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त होता है। मनोकामना पूर्ण

: bhaktom ko adhyatmika unnati aura atmaj~nana prapta hota hai| manokamana purna

Verse 30 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

: सभी मनोकामनाओं की पूर्ति होती है। शत्रु पर विजय

: sabhi manokamanaom ki purti hoti hai| shatru para vijaya

Verse 31 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

: शत्रुओं पर विजय प्राप्त होती है। धार्मिक लाभ

: shatruom para vijaya prapta hoti hai| dharmika labha

Verse 32 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

: धार्मिक कार्यों में सफलता प्राप्त होती है। कर्ज से मुक्ति

: dharmika karyom mem saphalata prapta hoti hai| karja se mukti

Verse 33 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

: कर्ज से मुक्ति मिलती है। दुखों का नाश

: karja se mukti milati hai| dukhom ka nasha

Verse 34 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

: सभी प्रकार के दुखों का नाश होता है। मित्रता और सहयोग

: sabhi prakara ke dukhom ka nasha hota hai| mitrata aura sahayoga

Verse 35 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

: मित्रता में वृद्धि होती है और सहयोग प्राप्त होता है। प्रेम और सद्भावना

: mitrata mem vrriddhi hoti hai aura sahayoga prapta hota hai| prema aura sadbhavana

Verse 36 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

: प्रेम और सद्भावना में वृद्धि होती है। समाज में प्रतिष्ठा

: prema aura sadbhavana mem vrriddhi hoti hai| samaja mem pratishtha

Verse 37 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

: समाज में प्रतिष्ठा और मान-सम्मान मिलता है। सकारात्मक ऊर्जा

: samaja mem pratishtha aura mana-sammana milata hai| sakaratmaka urja

Verse 38 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

: जीवन में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार होता है। धैर्य और साहस

: jivana mem sakaratmaka urja ka samchara hota hai| dhairya aura sahasa

Verse 39 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

: धैर्य और साहस में वृद्धि होती है। शांति और संतोष

: dhairya aura sahasa mem vrriddhi hoti hai| shamti aura samtosha

Verse 40 of the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa – praise of Mata Koteshwari in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

What the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.

Daily anchor for Mata Koteshwari-bhakti

Many homes recite the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa as part of the morning paath. The 40-verse text takes about seven minutes at a comfortable pace and serves as the daily devotional anchor.

For festival days

Tuesday & Friday and the major Mata Koteshwari festivals are the central recitation periods. Many devotees do 11 or 21 paaths on these days.

For specific intentions

Many devotees take vows of 11, 21, 41, or 108 paaths over a fixed period for specific intentions – marriage, fertility, illness recovery, court matter. (This is a verse of devotional faith, not a replacement for medical or professional advice.)

Companion to wider tradition worship

Pair with related Chalisas of the same family or sampradaya for the complete daily practice. Mata Koteshwari is honoured at the Koteshwar shrine in Gujarat-Rajasthan border region

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Mata Koteshwari shrines.

For households where Mata Koteshwari is the kuldevta

For households where Mata Koteshwari is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.

Origin

The Mata Koteshwari Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Maa Koteshwari. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to tradition. Mata Koteshwari is honoured at the Koteshwar shrine in Gujarat-Rajasthan border region

Mata Koteshwari is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Mata Koteshwari-bhakti accessible for daily householders without requiring extensive Sanskrit liturgy.

The Chalisa's narrative and iconography establish the central devotional connection. The verses move through praise of Mata Koteshwari's form and qualities, narrative episodes from popular tradition, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure inherited from the Hanuman Chalisa.

The Chalisa's wider companions are Durga Chalisa, Ashapura Mata Chalisa, and Khodiyar Mata Chalisa. Pair as appropriate for the daily practice.

How to recite

A simple, sustainable approach. Nothing here is a hard rule – devotion shapes the form, not the other way around.

  1. Preparation

    Bathe and wear clean clothes. Sit facing East. Traditional offerings to Mata Koteshwari: red flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Traditional offerings include flowers, fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Specific to Mata Koteshwari traditions.

  2. Posture and start

    Sit cross-legged with your spine straight. Bow once. Take a moment of silence. If reciting for a specific intention, offer a brief sankalp.

  3. Recitation

    Move through the chaupais without rushing. Read with attention to the meaning of each verse. Recite with attention to the Mata Koteshwari devotional emphasis as outlined in the verses.

  4. After

    Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Mata Koteshwari if known.

  5. Daily practice and special days

    Tuesday & Friday is auspicious. Tuesday & Friday is the central recitation period. Many devotees do 11 paaths during festivals.

Common questions

Why is the Mata Koteshwari Chalisa linked to Tuesday & Friday?
Tuesday & Friday is the traditional day for Mata Koteshwari-bhakti. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Tuesday & Friday morning paath.
How many paaths should I do during a vow?
The traditional anushthan counts are 11, 21, 41, or 108 paaths over a fixed period (often 41 days). For daily practice, 1 paath is sufficient. Choose a count that fits your schedule and stick to it for the full period.
Can it help during exams or hard periods?
Many devotees recite it during stretches of difficulty. The Chalisa is a verse of devotional faith and steadying practice; it is not a replacement for medical, legal, or professional advice. Use it alongside the practical work, not instead of it.
How does this differ from the Durga Chalisa, Ashapura Mata Chalisa, and Khodiyar Mata Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Mata Koteshwari Chalisa is dedicated to Mata Koteshwari. Many homes recite multiple Chalisas across the week – one for each devata as appropriate to the day or family tradition.
Are there restrictions on who can recite?
No. The Chalisa is for everyday recitation by all householders. There is no menstrual restriction in mainstream practice, though some families follow this convention; the Chalisa text itself does not require it.
Does language matter? My pronunciation isn't perfect.
Devotion matters more than perfect pronunciation. The Chalisa is in Hindi, not Sanskrit, which makes it accessible. Reading the romanized version on this page is fine. Many devotees do manasik paath (silent recitation in the heart).
Can I recite silently or while travelling?
Yes. Manasik paath is valid and widely practised. You can do this on the commute, during a long flight, or in any setting where audible recitation isn't appropriate.
Is there a special connection to the temples of Ujjain?
Mata Koteshwari has shrines and traditions across India; Mahakaleshwar Ujjain has the wider Shaiva-Shakta connection. Aastha can guide pilgrims with combined Mahakaleshwar-related sequences.

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