Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
Sharadiya Navratri’s seventh day is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri, the seventh manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is revered as the goddess of strength, courage and fearlessness. Devotees worship her to seek freedom from fear, ignorance and negativity.
On this auspicious occasion, devotees pray for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being for their families. Maa Kalaratri is depicted with a dark complexion resembling deep darkness, three eyes and a fierce, radiant appearance. Her hair remains untied, and she wears a garland that shines like lightning.
Maa Kalaratri’s form symbolises the destruction of evil, fear and negative forces. Despite her fierce appearance, she is considered benevolent towards her devotees and is believed to bless them with auspicious results. Worshipping the goddess is believed to provide courage, confidence and inner strength to face difficult situations in life.
Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi
Devotees can follow these rituals while worshipping Maa Kalaratri on the seventh day of Navratri:
Take a bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and clean the place of worship.
Light a lamp while meditating on Goddess Durga and Maa Kalaratri.
Offer roli (vermilion), akshat (unbroken rice), flowers and incense to the goddess.
Offer jaggery or sweets made from jaggery as bhog.
Chant the mantra “Om Kalaratryai Namah” during the puja.
Read or listen to the story of Maa Kalaratri and conclude the worship with an aarti.
Pray for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the family.
Maa Kalaratri Puja Mantra
Devotees can chant the following mantra while worshipping Maa Kalaratri:
“Om Kalaratryai Namah.”
