Maa Kalratri Puja, Navratri 2022: Today is the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, and it is forbidden to worship Maa Kalratri, the seventh form of Maa Durga. She was given the name Kalratri because of her mother’s form. Because his skin is as dark as the night. Saptami Tithi is worshiped in the morning, as are the other days of Navratri, but Maa Kalratri is worshiped at night with special rituals. This type of mother also saves the worshipers from death by preventing them from dying prematurely. Kaalratri teaches the seeker how to use his anger to his advantage.
Know about the significance of Maa Kalratri Puja…
Why it is called Shubhankari
The hair is strewn, and the garland seen around his neck is as bright as lightning. He is said to be the exterminator of all demonic forces. Even at night, Mata Kalratri is worshiped with the mantra ‘Om Hreem Klein Chamundayai Vichai Om Kalratri Daivye Namah.’ This mantra is repeated. This is Kalratri Devi’s Siddha Mantra. By chanting this mantra tonight, you can obtain the mother’s blessings. According to legend, when Goddess Durga saw Shumbha-Nishumbha and his army, she became enraged, and her character turned black as a result. This Shyamal form gave birth to Goddess Kalratri. This form of the mother is meant to be motherly to the devotees; as a result, the mother is also known as Shubhankari.
Goddess Kalratri removes negative forces
Kalratri Mata is also known as the goddess of all siddhis, which is why devotees of all tantra mantras pay special homage to her on this day. Ghosts, phantoms, demons, demons, and all diabolical powers flee at the mention of their names. The mind of the seeker who worships him on this day is said to be located in the Sahasrar Chakra. Offering jaggery is an important part of their worship.
The following mantra is used to worship, archana, and eulogize Maa Kalratri.
एकवेणी जपाकर्ण, पूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।
लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी, तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी।
वामपादोल्लसल्लोह, लताकंटकभूषणा।
वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा, कालरात्रिभयंकरी।।
Means having a veni (hair braid), red ear like a flower of Japakusum (Adhul), fulfilling the wishes of the worshiper, riding on the neck, having long lips, ears like the flowers of Karnika, oily May Maa, having a strong body, wearing a shining iron vine in her left foot, wearing ornaments like thorns, having a big flag and looking fierce, protect us.
Kalratri is the seventh Durga, who destroys enemies and the wicked with her great destructive powers. He was known as Kalratri, the destroyer. This is the incarnation of Kalika, i.e. Durga, in shape and worldly form, with four arms spreading her massive hair and appearing in the tandava posture of Ardhanarishwar Shiva in color and disguise. Their eyes are filled with fire. Kalratri is seen in her formidable form, holding the necks of enemies in one hand and destroying them on the battlefield with a sword in the other. His mount is Gardabh, a donkey who, as the most hardworking and fearless of all living beings, roams the world with his patron deity, Goddess Kalratri.
Maa Kalratri Puja Vidhi:
Wake up at Brahmamuhurta on the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, refrain from bathing, wear clean clothes, and meditate on the mother. Mother’s worship is similar to other days. Apply kumkum, red flowers, and roli to Maa Kalratri before beginning her worship. After that, present the mother with a garland of lemons and hibiscus flowers and light an oil lamp in front of her. On this day, it is customary to present red flowers to the mother. On this day, Siddha Kunjika Stotra, Kali Purana, Kali Chalisa, and Argala Stotram should be recited after the mother’s aarti. In worship, Mother should offer jaggery or jaggery-based delicacies.
Mantra of Maa Kalratri-
Jai Tvam Devi Chamunde Jai Bhutarti Harini.
Jai Sarvagate Devi Kalratri Namostute. Evameva tvatha karyasmad varivinashanam namo se aam .
Om Sarvaprashamanam Trailokyasya Akhileshwari.
Source:NT