Maa Kaalratri 7th Form Of Goddess Durga
The 7th avatar of Maa Durga is Maa Kalratri. On the Saptami tithi, she is worshipped enormously all over the eastern and north-eastern states. The devotees who are involved in Tantra Mantra Sadhana also worship her more. Her name Kaalratri symbolizes the night of time i.e. Kaal means death.
According to the texts, Maa Parvati sacrificed her outer golden skin in austerity and converted her into her darkest skin to kill demons. Kalaratri is the violent and the fiercest form of Goddess Parvati. Although she looks very fierce to her devotees, she always brings calmness courage and happiness.
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She has four hands carries a sword, a deadly iron hook, and the other two keep in abhay and varad mudras to give blessings. She has a third eye on her forehead that is known to hold the entire universe. Her ride is Donkey. She also wears demons sliced head garland on her neck.
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Significance:
Maa Kaalratri is the seventh form of Goddess Maa Durga, and she is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. Her worship is believed to bring about the destruction of ignorance and negative qualities within individuals. She is a symbol of courage and determination in overcoming fear and obstacles.
Symbolism:
- Dark Complexion: Her dark complexion symbolizes the end of ignorance and the darkness of evil. It represents the power to absorb and dispel negativity.
- Weaponry: The weapons she holds signify her readiness to destroy evil forces and protect her devotees.
- Skull Necklace: The garland of skulls around her neck represents the human ego and the impermanence of life. It reminds the worshipper of the cycle of life and death.
Sharadiya Navratri 2023 Dates
According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for establishing Kalash on Pratipada Tithi of Shardiya Navratri 2023 i.e. The first day is from 11:48 am to 12:36 pm on 15th October. In such a situation, the auspicious time for establishing the Kalash will be only 48 minutes this year.
Ghatasthapana Date: Sunday 15 October 2023
Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 06:30 AM to 08:47 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:48 AM to 12:36 PM
21 October 2023 – Goddess Maa Kalratri (Seventh Day), Saptami Tith
Maa Kaalratri likes blue color flowers and a special flower i.e. Raat ki rani. By worshipping her, God Shani pleases with the person easily.
Perfect Bhog to Serve-
Jaggery or Black Gram serves as prasad to Devi Kaalratri for relief from pains, and obstacles and brings happiness.
Goddess Maa Kalaratri Mantra
ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah॥
Goddess Maa Kalaratri Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कालरात्रि रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Goddess Maa Kalaratri Prarthana
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।
लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्त शरीरिणी॥
वामपादोल्लसल्लोह लताकण्टकभूषणा।
वर्धन मूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥
Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharasthita।
Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta Sharirini॥
Vamapadollasalloha Latakantakabhushana।
Vardhana Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kalaratrirbhayankari॥
Maa Kaalratri is a powerful manifestation of Goddess Maa Durga, representing the destruction of ignorance, darkness, and evil forces. Her worship is a reminder of the impermanence of life and the need to conquer one’s fears and obstacles with courage and determination.
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