Messages that have come back, one verse at a time.
Every commission — from a single envelope to a seven-year manuscript — arrives with a note: write back, even a line. These are some of those notes.
A note from the Prime Minister’s office
The studio’s hand-calligraphed Hanuman Chalisa edition has been gifted by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to a visiting foreign delegation — a gesture that recognised the work as a small piece of India’s living calligraphic tradition.
Long-form notes
Three of the more considered messages we have been allowed to publish in full.
“A personalised gift like no other. The Hanuman Chalisa book — with beautiful hand-made drawings and an explanation of each verse in the most exquisite calligraphy — is more than a gift. It is something to treasure and cherish forever. This magnificent book will find a place as easily as a coffee-table book in a relevant corner, as in the mandir of your home.”
“Dear Shipra, this book is outstanding on many levels. Excellent work and thoughtful text lies between its pages. A beautiful book and huge accomplishment.” 👏 ❤️
“Hanuman Chalisa, designed and created by Shipra, is a beautiful piece of art — worthy enough to be sitting on our coffee table. Her calligraphic talent is immense and I highly recommend her for any future projects.”
“The beautiful and personalised Hanuman Chalisa was gifted by us to our friends. It was a unique gift, much loved by the recipients. The quality of Shipra ji’s calligraphy as well as the visual illustrations is excellent, and the delivery was prompt. Kudos — and thank you for keeping this dying art alive.” 👏👏👏
Messages from readers, collectors and friends
These came in over WhatsApp and email after copies of the Hanuman Chalisa, Durga Chalisa and other commissioned pieces arrived with people across India and a few abroad. Reproduced with permission.
Good job — that’s a lot of work! 🌹🙏🏽
Masterpiece, Shipra Rohatgi. Well done 👏
It must have been quite a journey 🤩
Outstanding flow of strokes! It looks like a 3D book. Divine piece of art.
Wow, this book is great, Shipra. God bless you.
Such a wondrous and pious creation, Ships 🙌 Wish you all the success dear 🤗🥰
So proud of you, Ships, for this beautiful and pious creation. Looking forward to the honour of having darshan of the great Shree Hanuman Chalisa 🙏🏻
Another amazing creation added to your portfolio 👏 Beautiful work 🤗
Amazing effort 🙏🏼
Book received — thank you very much. It’s lovely 🙏
Received the beautiful book ❤️
After I gifted a Sri Hanumaan Chaalisa copy to the Samsung person, he spoke to his boss and got me a final figure of 8,25 on automatic 😉
Good morning — the copy of Hanuman Chalisa was loved by my guests, Madhu & Mahesh. They too have become your fans ❤️
Thank you very much! So thoughtful 💐💐
Super duper and very artistic!
Kitna sundar gift 💗 Thank you so much, dear Jyoti and Mukesh ji 🌺
Thank you, Shipra. Your token is so thoughtful and beautiful. Awsum 🙏😘
Wow, Shipra, such a beautiful gift — we are overwhelmed. Thanks a ton. We both will cherish it 🙏🏻🩷
I just can’t explain how much I loved it. Every page — the aesthetics, the art, the writing, the thought behind it. That day I was feeling low, and reading it filled me with so much positive energy. Truly honoured to have received her art and passion, wrapped with your love. 😍🙏😘
I am going to recite it every day, and I wish it will be a part of the lifestyle of millions of people — to show divine light to humanity 🙏
Thank you for sending the Hanuman Chalisa. Honestly — so creative and beautiful it is. I am looking forward to find an opportunity to have you onboard.
Shipra Masi — thank you so much for this gift. It’s beautiful beyond words. I can see how much thought and effort must have gone behind completing this. Anubhav and I will cherish it.
Happy Diwali, Shipra! Your Hanuman Chalisa book is amazingly beautiful! Thank you so so much.
Received. Had bought it for my mom — she likes it very much. Thanks.
Share your own message
If you have spent time with the Hanuman Chalisa, the Durga Chalisa or any other commission from the studio — please write back. We update this page from time to time with notes that readers have given us permission to publish.