The seventh Day of NavratriPosted by Urvashi Sharma on September 10th, 2022 Today is Maa Kalaratri's day and the seventh day of Navratri 2022. During Navratri, Maa Durga, also known as Navdurga, is worshipped in her nine manifestations. On Saptami, the puja for Kalaratri is performed. Shardiya Navratri is the luckiest time of the year for Hindus. Navratri and Durga Puja are highly anticipated across the country. The most ferocious manifestation of Maa Durga or Goddess Parvati is thought to be Kalaratri Mata. Kal, which means time, and Ratri, which means darkness, make up her name. Darkness and evil are thought to be destroyed by Kalaratri. Scriptures claim that Parvati became known as Kalaratri Mata after she slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha by shedding her golden skin. The main day of ceremonies for the goddess of strength is Maha Saptami (the 7th day). According to myth, the Goddess defeated Mahisasura, the most cunning demon in history, following a nine-day-long battle. The Goddess started her battle with the buffalo demon on Saptami and defeated him on the tenth, or on Dussehra.The Seventh Day of Navratri Legend has it that Raktabeej and Dasta Shumbha-Nishumbha both had strokes in all three states. All the goddesses traveled to Shiva Ji out of worry. Shiva prayed to Parvati, the goddess, to slay the demons and safeguard their believers. Goddess Parvati, thinking about Lord Shiva, took the shape of Durga and slew Shumbha-Nishumbha. But as soon as Durga put an end to the bloodshed, her body's blood discharge created millions. About Maa Kalaratri Story Goddess Kalratri has a complexion that is midnight black. She is carried by a donkey. The Goddess has four hands; the right two remain in the Abhaya and Varada mudras, while the left two are used to hold a sword and a hook-shaped weapon. Legend Shumbha and Nishumbha dispatched Chanda and Munda to battle when Goddess Chandi went to the demons for battle. So, to destroy them, she created Maa Kalratri. She was given the name Chamunda after she killed them. Then Raktabeej showed up. This demon was capable of using his blood to recreate his body. The devil created a new body for himself each time Goddess killed him and his blood fell to the earth. In order to prevent anything from dropping to the ground, Kalratri Durga made the decision to drink all of his blood. It truly worked. Numerous additional legends are connected to Kaalratri. One of them explains how Maa Parvati evolved into Durga. According to the myth, the demon Durgasur was attempting to attack Kailash (the revered location of Shiva-Parvati) without Maa Parvati. She then dispatched Kal Ratri to deal with him. The demons' guards attempted to assault Kala Ratri, but she grew larger and larger. She eventually grew to be too strong to control. Although Maa Kalratri warned Durgasura that his death was imminent, he had to depart. Durgapur attempted to assault Kailasha once again, but Maa Parvati engaged him in combat and killed him. Thus, she was given the name Durga. Maa Kalaratri Form and Appearance
7th Day Rituals & Puja Vidhi for Navratri
Rituals for Goddess Saraswati: On the seventh day of Maha Saptami, Goddess Durga is typically worshipped as Goddess Saraswati in the southern areas of India, particularly in Kerala. They pray for wisdom and understanding while keeping books and musical instruments in front of her. Maha Snan: Such a lovely ritual would make you feel content in your heart. The goddess Durga's reflection is in a mirror. This mirror receives a ceremonial bathing procedure called a Maha scan. Prana Pratishtha: One of the main ceremonies of Saptami is prana pratishtha. In front of the god is a pot containing holy water, a cluster of five mango leaves, and a coconut. Invoking the Goddess in the deity is done by the singing of hymns and chants. The advantages of Kalratri Devi worship are numerous.
Mantrasॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥ Prarthana Mantra:एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता। Stuti:या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कालरात्रि रूपेण संस्थिता। Like it? Share it! |