The Hanuman Chalisa - literally Forty chaupais on Hanuman) is a Hindu devotional hymn (stotra) addressed to Hanuman.It is traditionally believed to have been authored by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language| and is his best known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. The word chalisa is derived from chalis| which means 40 in Hindi| as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses excluding the couplets at beginning and end. Hanuman is a vanara (a monkey-like humanoid deity)| a devotee of Rama| and one of the central characters in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana Gold Foil Hanuman ChalisaA must for every Hindu Family. The Hanuman Chalisa - literally Forty chaupais on Hanuman) is a Hindu devotional hymn (stotra) addressed to Hanuman.It is traditionally believed to have been authored by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language| and is his best known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. The word chalisa is derived from chalis| which means 40 in Hindi| as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses excluding the couplets at beginning and end. Hanuman is a vanara (a monkey-like humanoid deity)| a devotee of Rama| and one of the central characters in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Folk tales increasingly eulogise the powers of Hanuman| and he is considered by many to be an of the god Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength| courage| wisdom| celibacy| devotion to Rama and the many names by which he was known - are detailed in the Hanuman Chalisa. There are more temples devoted to Hanuman than any other deity in India| and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa is a common religious practice. Disclaimer - Descriptions for products are taken from scripture, written and oral tradition. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. We make no claim of supernatural effects. All items sold as curios only. Product colour may vary from picture due to photographic effect.