Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Worship Maa Kaalratri

The 7th day of Navratri is associated with worshipping Maa Kaalratri. During this Vasant or Chaitra Navratri 2024, the 7th day will be celebrated on 15th April 2024.

Who is Maa Kaalratri?

Once two demon brothers named Shumbha & Nishumbha invaded heaven and the king of heaven- Indra along with other Gods, fleed to save their lives and went to seek refuge in Kailasha (Abode of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati).

There the Gods prayed to Goddess Parvati for protection.

Goddess Parvati took the extremely ferocious form of Kaalratri to kill Shumbha & Nishumbha and gave the Gods their kingdom back.

Kaalratri is made up of two words- 'Kaal and Ratri'.

Kaal in this context means Death and Ratri means Night/Darkness/Ignorance. 

Hence, Maa Kaalratri brings an end to the darkness or ignorance in the lives of Her devotees.

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Depiction of Maa Kaalratri

Maa Kaalratri is depicted seated on a Donkey and has four hands. 

She holds a Scimitar and a Thunder weapon in Her two left hands while Her two right hands are in Varadaan Mudra (hand position in which She bestows boons upon Her devotees) and Abhaya Mudra (hand position in which She gives fearlessness to Her devotees).

She is shown wearing a garland of lightning with Her hair open and flames of fire coming out of Her nostrils.

She has three eyes and Her looks are extremely ferocious but one must note that She is also known as 'Shubhankari' 

Shubhankari means "One whose 'Darshan' (sight) is very auspicious" and it holds absolutely true as for Her devotees Her Darshan brings incredible auspiciousness in their lives.

Significance of Maa Kaalratri Worship

One who worships Maa Kaalratri, remains safe from all enemies and emerges victorious in all battles.

No enemy, open or hidden, can harm a devotee of Maa Kaalratri plus Her devotees are blessed with wisdom & knowledge.

A person with Maa Kaalratri's blessings succeeds in all walks of life and progresses on the spiritual path as well.

Abundance in wealth and sound health are the natural consequences of the blessings of Maa Kaalratri.

People entangled in legal battles find things turning into their favour if Maa Kaalratri bestows Her auspicious blessings upon them.

Planet Shani (Saturn) is governed by Maa Kaalratri and people who are affected by an ill positioned Saturn as per their horoscope get immediate relief from all problems by the divine blessings of this benevolent form of Goddess Almighty.

How to please Maa Kaalratri?

In order to please Maa Katyayani, devotees perform the “9 Day Durga Saptashati Path with Hawan”.

Durga Saptshati is an extremely powerful set of 700 divine 'Shlokas' that invoke the presence of all nine forms of Goddess Durga (including Maa Kaalratri) in one's life.

The 'Path' or recital of Durga Saptashati dispels all negative energies from the life of a devotee and attracts the divine presence of Mother Almighty, thereby ensuring success & prosperity in life!

Not only this, a Hawan (Vedic fire ritual) on the last day of Navratri completes this pious & powerful process and amplies its auspicious results manifolds.

Future Point offers you the golden opportunity to book the highly auspicious “9 Day Durga Saptashati Path with Hawan” and get the blessings of all nine forms of Goddess Durga.

Details of the “9 Day Durga Saptashati Path with Hawan”

• Pujan on your behalf by highly learned Brahmin Priests.
• Recital or Chanting of the highly powerful Durga Saptashati Path, everyday for the 9 days of Navratri.
• Participation in Maha Hawan & Kanya Pujan on the last day of Navratri.
• You will receive a recording of the Puja that you can watch from the comfort of your home.

Note: The 9 Day Durga Saptashati Puja with Hawan is performed in strict accordance with all Vedic and Devi Puja rules & rituals.

Additionally, you can also bring the incredibly powerful “Dhoomavati Yantra” which is the celestial representation of one of the forms of Goddess Durga.

You can place this yantra in your home or office and worship it regularly. Dhoomavati Yantra attracts highly positive energies from the cosmos and brings peace & prosperity in life. This Yantra dispels sorrow, depression and sadness from an individual's life and brings bliss, joy and happiness along with abundance in wealth!