The Tripura Sundari Chalisa (त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा) is the household hymn to Tripura Sundari. The Chalisa establishes Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari's iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. third of the Dasha Mahavidyas; Sri-vidya tradition centre; the most beautiful in the three worlds.

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

This page has the full Tripura Sundari Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Lalita Chalisa, Bagalamukhi Chalisa, and Kamakhya Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Tripura Sundari 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

सिर पर चंद्रमा की शोभा, मस्तक बिंदु दिव्य प्रकाश। त्रिपुर सुंदरी रूप महान, करें भक्तों का कल्याण॥

sira para chamdrama ki shobha, mastaka bimdu divya prakasha| tripura sumdari rupa mahana, karem bhaktom ka kalyana||

Opening invocation – salutation to Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.

Chaupai 1

जय त्रिपुर सुंदरी जगदम्बा, जय महाकाली माँ अम्बा। तेरी महिमा अपरंपार, जगत में तेरा है अधिकार॥

jaya tripura sumdari jagadamba, jaya mahakali ma.n amba| teri mahima aparampara, jagata mem tera hai adhikara||

Verse 1 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

चंद्रमा की किरणें तेरे माथे, दिव्य अलौकिक छवि जगमगाते। तेरे चरणों में हैं हम भक्त, तु हीं हमारे सारे कष्ट हरते॥

chamdrama ki kiranem tere mathe, divya alaukika chavi jagamagate| tere charanom mem haim hama bhakta, tu him hamare sare kashta harate||

Verse 2 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

शिव शक्ति का अद्भुत मेल, तेरा रूप है अनूप। संसार में तेरा शासन, तु हीं करुणा का रूप॥

shiva shakti ka adbhuta mela, tera rupa hai anupa| samsara mem tera shasana, tu him karuna ka rupa||

Verse 3 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

तेरी माया से सब कुछ चलता, तु हीं सबकी जीवनरेखा। अशरण शरणागत रक्षा करें, मां तेरा हर भक्तों को सहारा॥

teri maya se saba kucha chalata, tu him sabaki jivanarekha| asharana sharanagata raksha karem, mam tera hara bhaktom ko sahara||

Verse 4 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

जगतपालन की तु अधिकारी, तेरा रूप है महिमा भारी। प्रलय के समय भी तु हीं सहारा, हर विपत्ति में तु हीं तारणहारा॥

jagatapalana ki tu adhikari, tera rupa hai mahima bhari| pralaya ke samaya bhi tu him sahara, hara vipatti mem tu him taranahara||

Verse 5 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

तेरी कृपा से मिलती शांति, तु हीं करुणामय देवी। हर त्रास से मुक्त करें, तु हीं शक्ति की परिभाषा॥

teri krripa se milati shamti, tu him karunamaya devi| hara trasa se mukta karem, tu him shakti ki paribhasha||

Verse 6 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

तू है सुख की सागर, हर दुःख को दूर करें। तेरे बिन संसार अधूरा, तू हीं जीवन का मूल मंत्र॥

tu hai sukha ki sagara, hara duhkha ko dura karem| tere bina samsara adhura, tu him jivana ka mula mamtra||

Verse 7 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

अंबा तु हीं सबका आधार, त्रिपुर सुंदरी तेरा नाम। तेरे चरणों में मिलती शांति, तु हीं ममता का स्थान॥

amba tu him sabaka adhara, tripura sumdari tera nama| tere charanom mem milati shamti, tu him mamata ka sthana||

Verse 8 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

भक्ति से तु प्रसन्न होती, तु हीं अनंत शक्ति की मूरत। तेरी चालीसा से मिलती रक्षा, तु हीं जीवन की संरक्षक॥

bhakti se tu prasanna hoti, tu him anamta shakti ki murata| teri chalisa se milati raksha, tu him jivana ki samrakshaka||

Verse 9 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

जय त्रिपुर सुंदरी जगदम्बा, तु हीं सबकी है मां अम्बा। तुम बिन कोई सहारा नहीं, तु हीं सबकी पालनहारा॥

jaya tripura sumdari jagadamba, tu him sabaki hai mam amba| tuma bina koi sahara nahim, tu him sabaki palanahara||

Verse 10 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

प्रेम और भक्ति का सागर, तु हीं जननी का आधार। तु हीं जगत की पालनहार, तु हीं विश्व की तारणहार॥

prema aura bhakti ka sagara, tu him janani ka adhara| tu him jagata ki palanahara, tu him vishva ki taranahara||

Verse 11 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

जय त्रिपुर सुंदरी, जय महाकाली, जय अम्बा जगदम्बा, जय माँ त्रिपुर सुंदरी॥

jaya tripura sumdari, jaya mahakali, jaya amba jagadamba, jaya ma.n tripura sumdari||

Verse 12 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा का नियमित पाठ व्यक्ति की आध्यात्मिक उन्नति में सहायक होता है। मानसिक शांति

: tripura sumdari chalisa ka niyamita patha vyakti ki adhyatmika unnati mem sahayaka hota hai| manasika shamti

Verse 13 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

: इस चालीसा का पाठ करने से मानसिक शांति और संतुलन प्राप्त होता है। सकारात्मक ऊर्जा

: isa chalisa ka patha karane se manasika shamti aura samtulana prapta hota hai| sakaratmaka urja

Verse 14 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा से सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार होता है। विपत्तियों से रक्षा

: tripura sumdari chalisa se sakaratmaka urja ka samchara hota hai| vipattiyom se raksha

Verse 15 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

: यह चालीसा भक्तों को विपत्तियों और कठिनाइयों से रक्षा करती है। पारिवारिक सुख-शांति

: yaha chalisa bhaktom ko vipattiyom aura kathinaiyom se raksha karati hai| parivarika sukha-shamti

Verse 16 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

: इसका पाठ करने से परिवार में सुख-शांति बनी रहती है। धन और समृद्धि

: isaka patha karane se parivara mem sukha-shamti bani rahati hai| dhana aura samrriddhi

Verse 17 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा का नियमित पाठ धन और समृद्धि को आकर्षित करता है। स्वास्थ्य लाभ

: tripura sumdari chalisa ka niyamita patha dhana aura samrriddhi ko akarshita karata hai| svasthya labha

Verse 18 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

: इस चालीसा के पाठ से शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य में सुधार होता है। विवाह संबंधित समस्याओं का समाधान

: isa chalisa ke patha se sharirika aura manasika svasthya mem sudhara hota hai| vivaha sambamdhita samasyaom ka samadhana

Verse 19 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

: इसका पाठ करने से विवाह संबंधी समस्याओं का समाधान होता है। शत्रुओं पर विजय

: isaka patha karane se vivaha sambamdhi samasyaom ka samadhana hota hai| shatruom para vijaya

Verse 20 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

: चालीसा के पाठ से शत्रुओं पर विजय प्राप्त होती है। प्रेम और सौहार्द बढ़ाता है

: chalisa ke patha se shatruom para vijaya prapta hoti hai| prema aura sauharda ba.dhata hai

Verse 21 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा के पाठ से प्रेम और सौहार्द में वृद्धि होती है। संकट मोचन

: tripura sumdari chalisa ke patha se prema aura sauharda mem vrriddhi hoti hai| samkata mochana

Verse 22 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

: यह चालीसा संकटों से मुक्ति दिलाने में सहायक होती है। सुखद जीवन

: yaha chalisa samkatom se mukti dilane mem sahayaka hoti hai| sukhada jivana

Verse 23 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

: चालीसा का नियमित पाठ जीवन को सुखद और आनंदमय बनाता है। धार्मिक और आध्यात्मिक विकास

: chalisa ka niyamita patha jivana ko sukhada aura anamdamaya banata hai| dharmika aura adhyatmika vikasa

Verse 24 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

: इसका पाठ धार्मिक और आध्यात्मिक विकास में सहायक होता है। ज्ञान और बुद्धि में वृद्धि

: isaka patha dharmika aura adhyatmika vikasa mem sahayaka hota hai| j~nana aura buddhi mem vrriddhi

Verse 25 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा का पाठ ज्ञान और बुद्धि में वृद्धि करता है। विवेक और धैर्य

: tripura sumdari chalisa ka patha j~nana aura buddhi mem vrriddhi karata hai| viveka aura dhairya

Verse 26 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

: यह चालीसा विवेक और धैर्य को बढ़ाने में मदद करती है। संतान सुख

: yaha chalisa viveka aura dhairya ko ba.dhane mem madada karati hai| samtana sukha

Verse 27 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

: इसके पाठ से संतान सुख की प्राप्ति होती है। संकल्प शक्ति में वृद्धि

: isake patha se samtana sukha ki prapti hoti hai| samkalpa shakti mem vrriddhi

Verse 28 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

: त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा का पाठ संकल्प शक्ति को बढ़ाता है। साधना में सफलता

: tripura sumdari chalisa ka patha samkalpa shakti ko ba.dhata hai| sadhana mem saphalata

Verse 29 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

: इस चालीसा के नियमित पाठ से साधना में सफलता मिलती है। देवी की कृपा प्राप्त होती है

: isa chalisa ke niyamita patha se sadhana mem saphalata milati hai| devi ki krripa prapta hoti hai

Verse 30 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

: यह चालीसा देवी त्रिपुर सुंदरी की कृपा प्राप्त करने का माध्यम है। सम्पूर्ण जीवन की सुरक्षा

: yaha chalisa devi tripura sumdari ki krripa prapta karane ka madhyama hai| sampurna jivana ki suraksha

Verse 31 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

साफ वस्त्र पहनकर पूजा करें। त्रिपुर सुंदरी देवी की मूर्ति या चित्र।

sapha vastra pahanakara puja karem| tripura sumdari devi ki murti ya chitra|

Verse 32 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

आसन, रुद्राक्ष माला, दीपक, कपूर, धूप, लाल चंदन, केसर, शुद्ध जल, और नैवेद्य। स्नान कर स्वच्छ वस्त्र पहनें।

asana, rudraksha mala, dipaka, kapura, dhupa, lala chamdana, kesara, shuddha jala, aura naivedya| snana kara svachcha vastra pahanem|

Verse 33 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

पूजा स्थल को साफ करें और आसन लगाएं। त्रिपुर सुंदरी देवी की मूर्ति या चित्र के सामने दीपक जलाएं।

puja sthala ko sapha karem aura asana lagaem| tripura sumdari devi ki murti ya chitra ke samane dipaka jalaem|

Verse 34 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

धूप-दीप जलाकर देवी की आरती करें। ध्यान मुद्रा में बैठकर त्रिपुर सुंदरी चालीसा का पाठ करें।

dhupa-dipa jalakara devi ki arati karem| dhyana mudra mem baithakara tripura sumdari chalisa ka patha karem|

Verse 35 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

पाठ के बाद देवी को नैवेद्य अर्पित करें और अंत में श्रद्धा पूर्वक प्रणाम करें। श्रद्धा और भक्ति के साथ पाठ करें।

patha ke bada devi ko naivedya arpita karem aura amta mem shraddha purvaka pranama karem| shraddha aura bhakti ke satha patha karem|

Verse 36 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

नियमित रूप से पाठ करने का संकल्प लें। साफ-सुथरे मन और तन से पाठ करें।

niyamita rupa se patha karane ka samkalpa lem| sapha-suthare mana aura tana se patha karem|

Verse 37 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

मन को एकाग्र करें और ध्यान की अवस्था में पाठ करें। पूरी चालीसा का पाठ करें, किसी भी श्लोक को न छोड़ें।

mana ko ekagra karem aura dhyana ki avastha mem patha karem| puri chalisa ka patha karem, kisi bhi shloka ko na cho.dem|

Verse 38 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

पाठ के दौरान मन को भटकने न दें। बिना स्नान के पाठ न करें।

patha ke daurana mana ko bhatakane na dem| bina snana ke patha na karem|

Verse 39 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

पाठ के समय साफ और शुद्ध वातावरण रखें। त्रिपुर सुंदरी की मूर्ति या चित्र का अनादर न करें।

patha ke samaya sapha aura shuddha vatavarana rakhem| tripura sumdari ki murti ya chitra ka anadara na karem|

Verse 40 of the Tripura Sundari Chalisa – praise of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

What the Tripura Sundari Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.

Daily anchor for Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari-bhakti

Many homes recite the Tripura Sundari 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

Friday & Lalita Panchami and the major Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari 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. third of the Dasha Mahavidyas; Sri-vidya tradition centre; the most beautiful in the three worlds

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari shrines.

For households where Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari is the kuldevta

For households where Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.

Origin

The Tripura Sundari Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Tripura Sundari. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to tradition. third of the Dasha Mahavidyas; Sri-vidya tradition centre; the most beautiful in the three worlds

Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari-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 Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari'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 Lalita Chalisa, Bagalamukhi Chalisa, and Kamakhya 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 Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari: red flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Traditional offerings include red flowers, fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Specific to Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari 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 Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari devotional emphasis as outlined in the verses.

  4. After

    Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari if known.

  5. Daily practice and special days

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

Common questions

Why is the Tripura Sundari Chalisa linked to Friday & Lalita Panchami?
Friday & Lalita Panchami is the traditional day for Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari-bhakti. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Friday & Lalita Panchami 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 Lalita Chalisa, Bagalamukhi Chalisa, and Kamakhya Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Tripura Sundari Chalisa is dedicated to Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari. 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?
Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari 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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