Navratri 7th Day: Maa Kalratri, Know the Worship Method and Mantra

During Navratri, 9 forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. Among these, Devi Kalratri is the sixth form. There is a tradition of worshipping Maa Kalratri on the sixth day of Navratri. By worshipping Maa Kalratri on this day, one gets a worthy child. Also, the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled and they get happiness and good fortune.

This year, in Chaitra Navratri 2024, the worship of Maa Kalratri will take place on April 15th, 2024.

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Who is Maa Kalratri?

On navratri day 7 we worship Maa Kalratri. The name Kalratri came from Kaal which means death  and ratri which means darkness. She is one of the fearful incarnations of Maa Durga. Mata kalratri holds four arms and she holds Vajra and Kripan in each. The other two hands are in the dhyana mudra. 

Mata Kalratri wears a necklace which holds a great significance. Her vaahan is a donkey. The divine energy of Maa Kalratri removes all the problems from those who worship her with whole heart and soul. 

She is also known by the name of Shubhankari meaning the one who does good things, and Bhayakarini which means the one who removes fears.

Now let us know here what is the worship method and mantra of Maa Kalratri?

Maa Kalratri Puja Vidhi

• On April 15, 2024, on Chhath day, after taking bath in the morning, meditate and pray Mata Kalratri.
• After cleaning the place where you have done Ghatasthapana, place the idol or photo of Mata Kalratri on a red or yellow cloth.
• Now apply Tilak to Mata Kalratri with Kumkum and Akshat.
• Worship Goddess Kalratri properly by offering bhog to her.
• Mata Kalratri likes white colour very much, hence offering white flowers and offerings to her.
• Before concluding the puja, recite the worship mantras of Mata Kalratri.

After that you should recite Durga Saptshati and Aarti of Mata Kalratri.

Maa Kalratri Bhog (Maa Kalratri Prasad)

To please Goddess Kalratri, there is a tradition of offering jaggery on the seventh day of Navratri. Doing this brings sweetness and happiness and prosperity in life. You can also offer other bhog and prasad which include sweets. 

Maa Kalratri Mantra

Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru te Namah

||Om Hring Katyayani Swaha || || Hring Shring Katyayani Swaha ||

Maa Kalratri Arti

Kalaratri Jai Jai Mahakali।Kala Ke Munha Se Bachane Vali॥

Dushta Samhara Ka Naam Tumhara।Mahachandi Tera Avatara॥

Prithvi Aura Akasha Pe Sara।Mahakali Hai Tera Pasara॥

Khadga Khappara Rakhane Vali।Dushton Ka Lahu Chakhane Vali॥

Kalakatta Sthana Tumhara।Saba Jagaha Dekhun Tera Najara॥

Sabhi Devata Saba Nara Nari।Gavin Stuti Sabhi Tumhari॥

Raktadantika Aura Annapurna।Kripa Kare To Koi Bhi Dukha Na॥

Na Koi Chinta Rahe Na Bimari।Na Koi Gham Na Sankat Bhari॥

Usa Para Kabhi Kashta Na Ave।Mahakali Maa Jise Bachave॥

Tu Bhi Bhakta Prema Se Kaha।Kalaratri Maa Teri Jai॥

Maa Kalratri Story

The story of Maa Kalratri is filled with great adventure and divine energy. The two asuras Shumbh and Nishumbh attacked the Devlok and they both defeated Indra during the battle. For seeking help, Indra praised Maa Parvati, the one who created Chandi. Now Shumbha and Nishumbha send Chandi to defeat Chandi. 

Chandi asked Mata Kalratri to defeat Chanda and Munda. Now there comes the Demon Raktabeej. He reborns as when each drop of his blood touches the ground. Understanding this, Mata Kalratri drank each drop of blood of Raktabeej to stop him from multiplying. 

This is how Mata Kalratri killed the demon Shumbha and Nishumbha and brought freedom to devlok. Such a brave and great impression which Maa Kalratri puts on us.

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