Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Worship Maa Kaalratri- Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Samagri, Significance And Mantra

Maa Kalratri, one of Maa Durga's nine avatars, is worshipped on Day 7 of the Navratri celebrations in 2023. Here is all you need for Navratri Day 7, including the puja vidhi and mantras, to worship the strength goddess Maa Kaalratri Devi as part of this significant Hindu festival.

The 7th day of the Navratri is known as Saptami, which is the seventh day following the new moon

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day celebration held in India to honour the goddess Durga, a Hindu deity. The Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar, is when devotees celebrate Chaitra Navratri. Devotees worship Kalaratri, the seventh avatar of Maa Durga, on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri. 

The name Kalaratri, which means "the one who is black as night," refers to the goddess's ferocious nature. Devotees worship her for her strength and power because she destroys all ignorance and darkness.

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Maa Kalratri Puja

"Saptami," the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, marks the approaching end of the festival. Devotees honour Goddess Kalratri on this day by participating in special puja rituals and seeking her blessings on courage and power. Moreover, the colour for the seventh day of Navratri is blue.

On the seventh day of Navratri, worshippers honour Goddess Kalratri, the seventh incarnation of Goddess Durga. Other names for the goddess Kalratri include Kalika, Shubhankari, and Kali Maa. In addition, Goddess Kalratri is the Navaratri devi for the seventh day. She is one of the goddess's most powerful manifestations, and her name means "the one who is dark as night." Her intimidating appearance and demeanour symbolise the omnipotent being's strength.

Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Muhurat and Tithi timings

Puja Muhurat Start time: 07:32 am

Puja Muhurat End Time: 09:03 am

Date: 28 March 2023, Tuesday

Rituals And Donations Practised on Chaitra Navratri Day 7

The worship of Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Maa Durga, is the highlight of the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, often referred to as Sattami Navratri.

Puja rites are performed by devotees to worship Maa Kalaratri, the furious and potent manifestation of the goddess. During the puja, the goddess is offered flowers, fruits, sweets, and other sacred gifts as mantras are spoken in her worship.

Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Chant Maa Kaalratri Mantras

On this day, many devotees give to the less fortunate. One's prosperity and pleasure are increased by helping those in need. To receive the goddess's blessings, you must say these mantras with devotion and sincerity.

ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः
(Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah)

ॐ जयंती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपलिनी
(Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini)

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कालरात्रि रूपेना संस्थिता
(Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita)

ॐ ह्रीं कालरात्र्यै नमः
(Om Hreem Kalaratryai Namah)

सर्वमंगला मंगलये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके शरण्ये त्रयम्बके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते
(Sarvamangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayani Namostute)

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