On the 7th day of Navratri, Hindu devotees worship Maa Kalratri form of the Goddess Durga. The Day 7 of Navratri is also known as Maha Saptami. In the Kalratri form, Maa Durga looks very fiery and appears in a dark complexion. She is mounted on an ass and has four hands, two of which carry a torch and sword, while the other two hands are shown in boon giving and protecting poses.
The seventh day of Navratri, known as Mahasaptami, is dedicated to Maa Kalratri. Goddess Kalratri is considered to be the one who rescues from troubles. This year Mahasaptami is falling on October 2. Goddess Kalratri is worshiped at night. The worshipping on this night is considered to be auspicious. Godess Kalrati killed the Raktabeej along with Shumbha and Nishumbha on this day.
Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her various forms. Each day of Navratri is associated with the worship of a different form of the goddess. On the seventh day of Navratri, the goddess Kalratri is worshipped.
Maa Kalratri is the seventh form of Goddess Durga. She is depicted as a fierce and dark complexioned goddess with long, flowing hair. She is often depicted riding a donkey and carrying a sword in one hand and a fire-spitting ball of iron in the other. The name "Kalratri" means "the one who is the death of time" or "the dark night."
Devotees worship Maa Kalratri to seek her protection from harm and to overcome any obstacles in their lives. She is believed to be the destroyer of ignorance and the one who removes the darkness of ignorance from our lives. Her worship is said to bring strength, courage, and protection to her devotees.
During the seventh day of Navratri, it is common for people to fast, offer prayers, and perform aarti (rituals of worship) dedicated to Maa Kalratri. It is a time to seek her blessings for the removal of obstacles and the destruction of negativity.
Navratri is a significant and spiritually enriching festival for Hindus, and the seventh day, dedicated to Maa Kalratri, holds special importance in the worship of the divine feminine.
Maa Kalratri Puja Mantra:
Beej Mantra: क्लीं ऐं श्रीं कालिकायै नम:
Siddha Mantra: ओम ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चै ऊं कालरात्रि दैव्ये नम:
Prayer Mantra: एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्त शरीरिणी॥ वामपादोल्लसल्लोह लताकण्टकभूषणा। वर्धन मूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥
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