On the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, people worship Maa Kalratri, the seventh form of Maa Durga. According to the Hindu calendar, the seventh day of Navratri is on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This year the seventh day of Navratri is on Wednesday 9 October. Mother Durga had assumed the form of Kaalratri to destroy the blood-seed. Mother Kalratri, the dark skinned four-armed goddess, looks exactly like Kaal with open hair. Rides on the womb. He has a dagger and Vraj in his hands. For this reason his name is Kalratri. However, she gives auspicious results to her devotees, hence she is also a mascot. Astrologer of Tirupati Dr. Krishna Kumar Bhargava Let us know about the worship method, auspicious time, mantra, offering and importance of Maa Kalratri.
Shardiya Navratri seventh day 2024 auspicious time
On the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, Saubhagya Yoga is till 06:37 in the morning. Since then Shobhan Yoga is being formed. Maa Kalratri will be worshiped in Shobhan Yoga. Brahma Muhurta of this day is from 04:40 AM to 05:29 AM.
Navratri seventh day: Choghadiya Muhurat of the day
Profit-Unnati Muhurat: 06:18 AM to 07:46 AM
Amrit-Sarvattam Muhurta: 07:46 AM to 09:13 AM
Auspicious time: 10:41 AM to 12:08 PM
Chara-Samanya Muhurta: 03:03 PM to 04:30 PM
Labh-Unnati Muhurat: 04:30 PM to 05:58 PM
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Maa Kalratri Puja Mantra
1. Clean Ain Shri Kalikaayi Namah:
2. Jwala Karal Ati Ugram Shesha Sur Sudnam.
Trishulam Patu no Bheete Bhadrakali Namostute.
3. Or Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Maa Kaalratri as an institution.
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
Mother Kalratri’s favorite treat
On the seventh day of Navratri, offer jaggery during the worship of Maa Kalratri. This will please Mother Durga and fulfill your wishes.
Mother Kalratri’s favorite flower
To please Maa Kalratri, night queen, red hibiscus and red rose flowers should be offered during the puja. These flowers are dear to Mother Kalratri.
Method of worship of Maa Kalratri
On the seventh day of Navratri, after taking bath in the morning, do puja. Worship Maa Kalratri on this day. First of all, bathe Maa Kalratri with Ganga water. Then worship them by offering them intact flowers, fruits, kumkum, incense, lamp, fragrance, naivedya etc. During this time, chant the mantras of Maa Kalratri. After that offer jaggery to Maa Kalratri. Conclude the puja with the aarti of Maa Kalratri.
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Benefits of worshiping Maa Kalratri
1. Mother Kalratri is the goddess who suppresses enemies. By worshiping him one achieves victory over enemies.
2. Mother Kalratri is also worshiped for freedom from untimely death, unknown fear etc.
3. A person who needs indomitable courage and valor should worship Maa Kalratri.
Aarti of Maa Kalratri
Kalratri Jai-Jai-Mahakali.
The one who saves from the jaws of death.
Evil destroyer is your name.
Mahachandi is your incarnation.
Everything on earth and sky.
Mahakali is your expanse.
The one who holds the sword.
One who tastes the blood of the wicked.
Calcutta place is yours.
Let me see your sight everywhere.
All gods, all men and women.
Everyone sings your praises.
Raktdanta and Annapurna.
If you please, there will be no sorrow.
No worries about illness.
Neither any sorrow nor any crisis is heavy.
May he never suffer.
Whom Mahakali Maa should save?
You also say it with devotional love.
Jai Kalratri Maa Teri.
Kalratri Jai-Jai-Mahakali.
Kalratri Jai-Jai-Mahakali.
Tags: Dharma Aastha, Durga puja festival, Navratri festival, religion
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 9, 2024, 06:15 IST