About The Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn in praise of Hanuman

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The word "chālīsā" is derived from "chālīs"

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which means the number forty in Hindi, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses

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Hanuman is a devotee of Rama and one of the central characters of the Ramayana.

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The Hanuman Chalisa is the most popular hymn in praise of Hanuman

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and is recited by millions of Hindus every day.

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Tulsidas was the author

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