The seventh day of Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri, one of the most fierce and powerful forms of Goddess Durga. She embodies strength, fearlessness, and the destruction of evil forces. Worshipping Maa Kaalratri on this day helps devotees eliminate fears, negativity, and obstacles, thereby inviting courage and spiritual empowerment into their lives.
About Maa Kaalratri
Maa Kaalratri possesses a dark complexion symbolizing the immense power to destroy darkness and ignorance. She rides a black donkey, and her four hands hold a sword, a thunderbolt, a blessing gesture, and a protective posture. Her wild hair and radiant third eye reveal her intense energy as the vanquisher of evil and protector of her devotees.
Significance of Navratri Day 7 Worship
Saptami, the seventh day, symbolizes victory of light over darkness. Devotees believe worshipping Maa Kaalratri grants protection from negative energies, removal of fears, and spiritual growth. It is an opportunity to seek her blessings for strength and liberation from life’s difficulties.
Colour of the Day: Grey
The color grey is prescribed to be worn on this auspicious day. Grey represents strength, balance, and neutrality—helping devotees stay grounded as they connect with Maa Kaalratri’s fierce yet protective energy.
Bhog to Offer
Jaggery (gur) is the traditional and most favored offering, symbolizing sweetness that conquers bitterness. Other offerings include hibiscus flowers, dry fruits, rice, and fresh fruits to please the goddess.
Mantra for Maa Kaalratri
Chant this powerful mantra to invoke her blessings:
“Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche Namah”
Puja Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area and place Maa Kaalratri’s idol on a clean grey or black cloth.
- Decorate the altar with red or marigold flowers and mango leaves.
- Light a diya and incense sticks, and place offered bhog.
- Recite the mantra with devotion and meditate on the goddess’s fierce form.
- Perform aarti and seek her protection and blessings.
Combining with Bagalamukhi Puja
Many devotees also perform Bagalamukhi Puja along with Maa Kaalratri worship, as Bagalamukhi’s energy halts enemies and negativity, complementing Maa Kaalratri’s fierce power to protect and liberate.
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