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New Delhi: Today, on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri 2026, Maa Kalratri is being worshiped with devotion and enthusiasm across the country. This seventh form of Maa Durga is considered extremely fierce and powerful, which removes the darkness of ignorance and spreads the light of knowledge in the lives of the devotees. It is believed that the devotees who worship the Mother Goddess with true heart on this day get freedom from obstacles like ghosts, fear and untimely death. Let us know the nature of Maa Kalratri, her special worship method and the favorite food that pleases her.
Nature of Maa Kaalratri: Power that destroys time
The color of Maa Kalratri is black like the dense darkness of the night, hence she is called Kalratri. His three eyes are round like the universe and his scattered hair shines like lightning.
Vehicle: Mother’s vehicle is a donkey (Gardabha).
Weapons: Mother has four hands, one of which holds a sword and the other an iron fork. The remaining two hands remain in the posture of providing ‘Vara’ and ‘Abhaya’ to the devotees.
Glory: According to mythology, the goddess had assumed this terrible form to kill the extremely powerful demon Raktabeej.
Why is jaggery offered?
According to the scriptures, on Maa Kalratri Jaggery Very dear. Offering jaggery or dishes made from it to the Mother Goddess on Saptami day is considered especially fruitful.
Recognition: By offering jaggery, physical and mental obstacles in the life of the seeker are removed and happiness and prosperity reside in the house. After the puja, it is considered auspicious to donate this jaggery to Brahmins or distribute it as Prasad.
Simple worship method of Maa Kalratri
On the Saptami of Navratri, both Tantrik and ordinary householders do special worship of the Mother Goddess. You can perform the puja at home with this method:
Purification: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean (if possible blue or red) clothes.
Kalash worship: First of all worship Kalash and Lord Ganesha, then meditate on Maa Kalratri.
Offering: Red colored flowers to the mother, especially hibiscus or nightshade Offer. Worship with Roli, Akshat and incense sticks.
Aarti and Mantra: Light a ghee lamp and perform aarti of Maa and chant the powerful mantras given below.
Chant these proven mantras
To please Maa Kalratri and avoid negative energy, chant these mantras at least 108 times:
Beej Mantra: Om Kalratriai Namah
Mahamantra: Om Hreem Shreem Clean Durgati Nashinyai Mahamayayi Swaha
Nirvana Mantra: Om Aem Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicchai Om Kalratri Divine Namah:
Special importance of Saptami
‘Annapurna Parikrama’ is also starting on this day. Maa Kalratri not only destroys the enemies but also provides courage and confidence to her devotees. According to astrology, worship of Maa Kalratri is considered to be infallible for the peace of planet Saturn.