Navratri Day 7 Devoted To Maa Kaalratri; Know puja vidhi, mantra and bhog

On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes. First, light a lamp in front of Maa Kaalratri and offer rice grains, vermillion, flowers, and fruits. Maa Kaalratri loves red flowers like hibiscus or rose.

New Delhi: The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri. This fierce form of Goddess Durga is worshipped with special devotion. Maa Kaalratri is black in complexion, has three eyes, and rides on a Gandharva. According to religious belief, worshipping her eliminates fear, removes all obstacles, and leads to salvation.

How to Worship Maa Kaalratri?

On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes. First, light a lamp in front of Maa Kaalratri and offer rice grains, vermillion, flowers, and fruits. Maa Kaalratri loves red flowers like hibiscus or rose. After the puja, light camphor and a lamp and perform her aarti. Then, chant mantras with a red sandalwood or Rudraksha rosary. Finally, offer jaggery to Maa and donate it. This is considered auspicious.

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Appearance of Maa Kaalratri

Maa Kaalratri's body is black and resembling deep darkness. She has four hands, one holding a sword, the other an iron weapon, while the remaining two hold the Varmudra and Abhayamudra. Her three eyes, long open hair, and a garland around her neck, like lightning, reflect her powerful image. The fire emanating from her breath reveals her intimidating form.

The Story of Maa Kaalratri

According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Kaalratri is a form of Maa Kali. Kali Mata is the goddess who bestows quick results in this Kaliyuga. According to the story recounted in Durga Saptashati, during the slaying of Mahishasura, Maa Bhadrakali, in her terrifying form, destroyed the demons. Her strength and courage terrified all the demons and made them die. This story clearly demonstrates that Maa Kaalratri is the destroyer of evil and darkness.

Maa Kaalratri's Favorite Offering

Maa Kaalratri is very fond of jaggery. Offering jaggery or sweets made from jaggery as offerings on the seventh day of Navratri pleases the Mother and she showers her blessings upon the devotees.

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Maa Kaalratri's Mantra

Maa Kaalratri's prayer mantra is:
"Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharasthita.
Lambhoshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakt Sharirini.
Vampadollasloh Latakantakabhushana.
Vardhan Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kaalratri Bhayangkari."

Worshiping Maa Kaalratri on the seventh day of Navratri dispels fear and obstacles. This day is considered highly auspicious for devotees. Worshiping Maa Kaalratri with proper rituals, chanting mantras, and offering food to her brings happiness, prosperity, and peace to life. This Navratri, worship this form of Maa to remove negativity from your life and experience positive energy.