Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Worshipping Goddess Kalratri for Courage and Strength

The seventh day of Chaitra Navratri is “Saptami,” and it marks the festival’s midpoint. On this day, devotees perform special puja rituals to honour Goddess Kalratri and seek her blessings for courage and strength. Moreover, the 7th day of navratri colour is Blue. To know more, continue reading below. 

Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Muhurat and Tithi timings

• Puja Muhurat Start time: 14 April 11:44 AM
• Puja Muhurat End Time: 15 April 12:11 PM
• Date: 15 April 2024, Monday

Maa Kalratri Story

The story of Maa Kalratri, the day 7 navratri goddess, goes back to ancient times. Moreover, it is said that when the gods and demons churned the ocean, a deadly poison known as “halahala” emerged. The poison was so toxic that it could destroy the entire universe.

Lord Shiva drank the poison to save the world and held it in his throat, turning it blue. However, this caused immense pain to Lord Shiva, and the world was plunged into darkness. To ease Lord Shiva’s pain, Goddess Parvati, his consort, took the form of Kalaratri and entered his throat.

The intense heat and burning sensation of the poison turned her complexion dark, giving her the name Kalaratri. Nevertheless, she absorbed the poison and saved the universe, bringing light back to the world. Additionally, she is depicted as a fearsome warrior with four hands. 

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Rituals practised on Chaitra Navratri Day 7

The seventh day of Chaitra Navratri is also known as Saptami navratri and is dedicated to the worship of Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. Here are some of the rituals and customs that are practised on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri:

Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi

Devotees perform puja rituals to worship Maa Kalaratri, the fierce and powerful form of the goddess. The puja involves offering the goddess flowers, fruits, sweets, and other holy offerings while reciting mantras and hymns in her honour.

• Fasting: Many devotees observe fasts on this day to seek the blessings of Maa Kalaratri. They refrain from eating grains, salt, and certain vegetables and consume only fruits, milk, and other fasting foods—the fast ends after performing the evening puja.
• Offering Prayers: Devotees visit temples and offer prayers to Maa Kalaratri, seeking her blessings for courage, strength, and protection from evil forces. By offering prayers to the goddess, one can overcome their fears and emerge victorious in their battles.
• Lighting Lamps: It is customary to light lamps in front of the deity’s idol, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. This also signifies the removal of darkness from one’s life and the arrival of enlightenment and knowledge.

Donations

Many devotees donate on this day to help the less fortunate. Contributing to the needy brings prosperity and happiness to one’s life. It is essential to recite these mantras with devotion and purity of heart to receive the blessings of the goddess. These mantras are as follows: 

Kalaratri Devi Mantra

• “Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah” is the primary mantra to worship Goddess Kalaratri. It translates to “Salutations to the goddess Kalaratri.”
• “Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini” is a mantra that invokes the goddess’s blessings for good health, strength, and protection from negative energies.
• “Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita” mantra means “Oh Goddess, who resides in all beings as Kalaratri, bless me with your divine presence.”
• “Om Hreem Kalaratryai Namah” is a mantra believed to remove fear and give the devotee courage and strength.
• “Sarvamangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayani Namostute” is a powerful mantra for worshipping all forms of the goddess, including Kalaratri. It provides protection and blessings to the devotee.

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Dos and don’ts of Chaitra Navratri Day 7

Here are some dos and don’ts one must consider before starting your chaitra navratri day 7. These dos and don’ts are as follows: 

Dos:

1. Observe a fast each day of Navratri, especially on the first and last days.
2. Worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga with devotion and follow the rituals and customs associated with Navratri.
3. Offer prayers and perform aarti in the morning and evening during the nine days of Navratri.
4. Wear clean and traditional clothes during Navratri.
5. Take a bath in the morning and wear fresh clothes before starting the puja.
6. Keep the puja room clean and well-decorated with flowers, rangoli, and other decorations.

Don’ts:

1. Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol during Navratri.
2. Try not to consume onion and garlic as they are tamasic.
3. Avoid cutting your hair or nails during Navratri.
4. Try not to indulge in any arguments, fights, and negative thoughts during Navratri.
5. Only enter the puja room after washing your feet and hands.
6. Do not touch or disturb the puja items without permission.
7. Do not disrespect or insult any of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
8. Save food and other resources during Navratri.
9. Do not engage in any form of impure or immoral behaviour during Navratri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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