Navratri Day 7 – Maa Kaalratri Puja, Date, Tithi, Colour
The 7th day of Navratri, known as Saptami, is dedicated to worshipping Maa Kaalratri. She is also famously known as Kaali Mata or Maha Kaali. Worshipping her brings an end to all the negativities in the life of the devotee. Kaal means time and death, Kaalratri here means one who is the death of Kaal.
She is known as the destroyer of devils and blessed her devotees with good results, that is why she is also known as Shubhankari.
She has a fearless demeanour and a dark complexion like nights’. She has three bright, lightning-like eyes with flames coming from her mouth. Her mount is a donkey. One of the two left hands has a cleaver, and the other left hand has a torch. Her two right hands are in “giving” and “protecting mudras.” Her three eyes emanate rays like lightning’s. Her necklace shines like thunder. The Kaalratri is considered one of the most frightening forms of goddesses.
Shardiya Navratri Day 7 – Maa Kaalratri Puja Muhrat
Maa Kaalratri Puja 2024 – 10th October, 2024
The Puja Muhrat may vary depending on the local timings. You should speak to your priest to find out the exact muhurta for puja based on your location.
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Kaalratri?
By worshipping Maa Kaalratri, natives are protected from the sudden challenges that they encounter. Devotees can defeat their enemies and opponents by worshipping her. She is the destroyer of ignorance and negativity.
On the 7th day of Navratri, i.e. Maha Saptami, Maa Saraswati is also worshipped. While Maa Kaali is the most ferocious form of Maa Durga, Maa Saraswati is considered the goddess of knowledge and learning.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Kaalratri?
People who have a weak Shani in their horoscopes should worship Maa Kaalratri on the 7th day of Navratri. While worshipping Maa Kaalratri, people also worship Nav grahs as she is believed to govern them. To get your horoscope analysed, you can speak to India’s leading astrologers at NamoAstro.
Navratri Day 7 Colour – Royal Blue
On the 7th day of the Navratri, devotees should wear royal blue colour. Royal blue symbolises depth and tranquility. This shade represents the calming as well as powerful essence of Maa.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Kaalratri?
Once, there was an Asur named Rakhtbeej. He was causing chaos to gods as well as humans. He was given a boon that from every drop that fell from his body, another Asur would be born. All the gods looked up to Maa Durga to defeat the Asur. Maa Durga took the form of Kaalratri. As soon as Rakhtbeej saw Maa Durga in her Kaalratri roop, he got frightened and ran for his life. However, he was caught by Maa who then drank every drop of his blood with her tongue, to prevent him from taking a rebirth. On the 7th day of Navratri, Maa’s triumph over Rakhtbeej is celebrated.
There is another story associated with Maa Kaalratri. During Amrit Manthan, when the deadly poison emerged, it was destroying the entire universe. To save the world, Bhagwan Shiva drank it, and because of the poison, his throat turned blue. To ease his pain, Maa Parvati took the form of Kaalratri and entered his throat. The intense heat and the burning sensation of the poison turned her complexation dark. That is why she is known as Kaalratri. She absorbed the poison and brought the world to life.
How to Perform Maa Kaalratri Puja on Day 7 of Navratri?
Follow these steps to worship Maa Kaalratri:
- Wake up early in the morning and take a Sankalp of worship.
- During Puja, light a ghee lamp and offer her flowers.
- Jaggery is very dear to the goddess, so you should offer her that as prasad.
- Recite the Mantras for Maal Kaalratri:
वाम पादोल्ल सल्लोहलता कण्टक भूषणा |
वर्धन मूर्ध ध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रि भर्यङ्करी ||
- Next, perform the aarti for Maa and distribute prasad.
- Devotees also observe fasts on this day, to get the blessings of Maa.
- It is also one of the most auspicious days to do charity work.
Maa Kaalratri Aarti
The Kaalratri Maa aarti is as follows:
कालरात्रि जय-जय महाकाली ।
काल के मुंह से बचानेवाली ।।
दुष्ट संघारक नाम तुम्हारा ।
महाचंडी तेरा अवतारा ।।
पृथ्वी और आकाश पे सारा ।
महाकाली है तेरा पसारा ।।
खड्ग खप्पर रखनेवाली ।
दुष्टों का लहू चखनेवाली ।।
कलकत्ता स्थान तुम्हारा ।
सब जगह देखूं तेरा नजारा ।।
सभी देवता सब नर-नारी ।
गावें स्तुति सभी तुम्हारी ।।
रक्तदंता और अन्नपूर्णा ।
कृपा करे तो कोई भी दुख ना ।।
ना कोई चिंता रहे बीमारी ।
ना कोई गम ना संकट भारी ।।
उस पर कभी कष्ट ना आवे ।
महाकाली मां जिसे बचावे ।।
तू भी भक्त प्रेम से कह ।
कालरात्रि मां तेरी जय ।।
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the 7th Goddess of Navratri?
A: On the 7th day of Navratri, Maa
Q: What is the mantra for day 7 of Navratri?
A: वाम पादोल्ल सल्लोहलता कण्टक भूषणा |
वर्धन मूर्ध ध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रि भर्यङ्करी ||
Q: Which colour to wear on the seventh day of Navratri?
A: On the 7th day of Navratri, devotees should wear royal blue.
