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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, Mother Kali is considered the most fierce and awakened form of Shakti. While other Gods and Goddesses are often worshiped during ‘Brahma Muhurta’ or daylight hours after sunrise, Maa Kali is worshiped during this time. midnight (nishith kaal) The time is considered the most appropriate. After all, what are the religious and scientific arguments behind this? Let us know the depth of this mysterious tradition.
1. Why only night time? (relationship between time and night)
The name of Maa Kali is derived from ‘Kaal’, which means time and end. According to the scriptures, Kali is the ‘Goddess of Darkness’, who brings light by erasing the darkness of ignorance.
Nishith period: According to Tantra Shastra, the time between 11:40 and 12:45 at night is most powerful. At this time, the energies of the universe are at their peak, which is essential for the worship of Maa Kali.
2. Importance of Mahanisha Puja
The biggest puja of Maa Kali, which is called ‘Mahanisha Puja’, always takes place on the dark night of Amavasya. It is believed that there is peace in the environment at night and the mind of the devotee gets completely absorbed in devotion, away from external noise. Night time is most effective to control Tamasic powers and negative energies.
3. Tantric Sadhana and Siddhi
Tantric rituals have great importance in Kali Puja. According to Tantra Shastra, the practice of Mahavidyas is more successful at night.
Concentration: Due to the natural peace at night, the chanting of mantras and concentration becomes more focused.
Freedom from enemy obstacles: It is believed that Kali Puja performed at night destroys enemies and provides freedom from the fear of the unknown.
Keep these 3 rules in mind during puja:
Satvikta and Purity: Even if the nature of the mother is fierce, the householders should always worship her with a virtuous spirit.
Face of lamp: Lighting a mustard oil lamp while worshiping Goddess Kali is considered auspicious.
Red flower: Red Hibiscus flowers are very dear to the Mother Goddess, without them the worship is considered incomplete. Kali does not only mean destruction but also the end of the time which is the cause of our sufferings and ignorance.