new Delhi: Chaitra Navratri is celebrated by worshiping nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, Goddess Kalratri is worshipped, who is known as the most fiery incarnation of all.
Importance
Goddess Kalratri is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Goddess Durga, who drives away all negative energies. According to popular belief, she is the destroyer of demons and ghosts.
Presence
Goddess Kalratri stands out from other incarnations as she is dark in complexion and adorns loose hair. She also holds iron hooks in her two left hands, while the other hands are in abhaya and varada mudras.
prayer and indulgence
Kumkum (vermilion), red flowers and a lemon garland are offered to Goddess Kalratri. It is believed that he likes jaggery or jaggery, so his bhog includes dishes made from jaggery.
mantra
Mantra to be chanted to get Goddess Kalaratri’s blessings- Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
Another manta to be chanted is- Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
The seventh day of Chaitra Navratri is also important for those who observe fast during these nine days as it is the last day for those who perform ‘Sampan’ on the eighth day.
Those who end Navratri on the eighth day invite young girls to feed the bhog made for the goddess in the morning and then eat grains after eight days of fasting. For such people, the seventh day is the last day of fasting.
This year Chaitra Navratri will start from 2nd April and end on 11th April.