Shiv Chalisa

Shiv Chalisa is a collection of verses dedicated to Lord Shiva. The word ‘chalisa’ in the title indicates the number of verses in this collection, which is forty.

Religious persons recommend the recital of Shiv Chalisa during the prayers seeking the removal of obstacles in the path of life. A person should meditate on Lord Shiva while reciting these verses. These verses are seen as a medium of washing away the sins committed by a person during his present and past lives. It is even said that a childless couple will be blessed with a child if they recite the verses with utter devotion.