Chaitra Navratri: Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja
04 Apr, 2025
Friday
Chaitra Navratri: Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja on 04-04-2025
Tithi Begin Time:
Adra Nakshatra: Apr 04 05:51 AM – Apr 05 05:20 AM
Tithi End Time:
Punarvashu Nakshatra: Apr 05 05:20 AM – Apr 06 05:32 AM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (Start Time):
Shukla Paksha Saptami: Apr 03 09:41 PM – Apr 04 08:12 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (End Time):
Shukla Paksha Saptami: Apr 04 08:13 PM – Apr 05 07:26 PM
About Chaitra Navratri: Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja 2025
Today is the seventh day of Navratri and on this day Mother Kalratri(कालरात्रि), the seventh form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. Mata Kalratri is also called Shubhankari, Mahayogishwari(महायोगीश्वरी) and Mahayogini(महायोगिनी). By worshiping Mata Kalratri methodically and observing fast, Mata protects her devotees from all the evil powers and evil spirits. That is, by worshiping the mother, devotees do not have to fear untimely death. All achievements are obtained from this form of mother, hence people who do Tantra Mantra especially worship Maa Kalratri. Let us know about the worship method, mantra, prasad and aarti of Mata Kalratri. Kaalratri is the seventh Shakti of Durga and destroys demons and evil people with her destructive power. This form of Mother is of Kalika i.e. of dark complexion. His long hair is spread in all directions.
Mata Kalratri has four arms and is seen in the Tandava posture of Ardhanarishwar Shiva(अर्धनारीश्वर शिव), Mother is Trinetri(त्रिनेत्री) and fire rains from her eyes. The raised right hand of the mother is in Varada Mudra and the lower right hand is in Abhaya Mudra. He has an iron fork in his left hand and a sword in his left hand. His vehicle is Gardabha i.e. donkey, which is the most hardworking and fearless creature.
The scriptures and Puranas say that by worshiping and fasting on Maa Kalratri, all the negative powers are destroyed and health is attained. Maa Kalratri blesses her devotees and increases their strength and lifespan. Mata Kalratri is also worshiped at night. If you chant the mantra "ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डाय विच्चै नमः" 1.25 lakh times during night puja, all your wishes will be fulfilled.
