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India celebrates Navratri,  a lively and emotionally important festival that  is a time of devotion, dance  and gods. This event lasts for nine nights and  is a beautiful tribute to  the many forms of  the Divine Mother. Each day has  it’s own meaning and importance. We  go deep into knowing Goddess Kaalratri on  Navratri Day 7.

The Essence of Navratri Day 7

Navratri Day 7, which is  dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri or Kalaratri is all about unwavering strength and getting rid of darkness.  She was given the name Kala Ratri, which combines the meanings for death and darkness, respectively. Thus, Kalaratri is  the one who brings the ‘death of darkness’. People often call this form  of the Divine Mother the Dark Goddess because  it shows the wild and fierce side  of Devi Durga.

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The Might of Goddess Kaalratri 

Goddess Kaalratri, who is the seventh form of Goddess Durga, is  often shown riding a donkey. She has dark skin and wild hair and her third eye gives of a strong, fiery light  that takes away  all fear. She has a sword in one hand and the other  is in the Abhaya Mudra, which means “protection.”

It is  said that Kaalratri destroys ignorance and her fierce look shows how hard she works  to find the truth and justice. Time itself lives  in her, which shows that time is the  final truth. People are afraid  of her name because they think she is the most angry version  of the Divine Mother.

The Story and History 

Indian folklore has  a very old story about Goddess Kaalratri. The demon Raktabija could make a copy  of himself from every drop of blood that fell to the ground. She is thought to have beaten him. In her fight with Raktabija, Kaalratri drank his blood before  it could hit the ground, which beat him. In this story, she  is seen as the destroyer of evil and stupidity.

Why Navratri Day 7 Is Important

Today, Day 7, of Navratri, is a message that there is hope in even the worst times. When we worship Goddess Kaalratri, we ask her to help us get rid off  the bad things in our  lives, the ignorance that keeps  us from being who we really are and the fear that keeps us from moving forward. Her sword cuts through illusions, her third eye lets us see beyond what we can see and her security keeps us safe.

Navratri Day 7: Your Path of Spirituality

Today is  a good day to explore one’s inner self, face our fears and accept the light that’s inside us. It shows  us that time, as the Divine Mother stands for  it, is on our side  as we try to  understand ourselves. On Navratri Day 7, we pray for the ability to face our inner demons, accept change and come out on  the other side stronger and smarter.

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Celebrating the Seventh day of Navratri 

On Navratri Day 7, people get together  to celebrate with prayer, traditional dance and singing. Grey is the colour for today, which stands  for the strength and courage to face life’s difficulties  head on. Lamps, flowers and other bright decorations are put up  in-houses and temples to make them feel holy and joyful.

The Message of Being Strong

Goddess Kaalratri’s fierce appearance sends a deep message  of power and resilience. Although we live  in a world full of problems, doubts and dark times, she tells us that  we have the power  to get through anything. Her sword cuts through the lies  of fear and stupidity and her third eye helps  us see what’s really going on.

The Colour of the 7th Day of Navratri

The colour grey stands out  on Navratri Day 7. Grey stands for balance and calm. It shows how light and dark can come together to create  the balance you need to  face life’s obstacles with a clear head. Goddess Kaalratri  is associated with strength and poise, so people who worship her wear grey clothes and use  grey decorations.

Odes and Celebrations 

People who  worship Goddess Kaalratri get up early, take a bath that cleans them and pray to her. There are special aartis  and bhajans sung for her. Some people also fast during the day and don’t eat or drink until after the evening aarti. The peaceful atmosphere in  temples is  created by the beautiful grey flowers and lights that cover them.

The Spiritual Journey Goes on

Finally, Navratri Day 7, which is a celebration of Goddess Kaalratri gets us closer  to the ultimate truth and tells us not to be afraid of problems. We are reminded of the lesson of strength  on this day which says that even  in the worst times there is hope. May we all have the strength to face our fears accept change and grow as people on our spiritual path as we celebrate this day. The fierce form of Goddess Kaalratri  is a warning that we too have the power  to get through hard times and enjoy the light of self-realization.

Not only  is Navratri a holiday, its also a spiritual journey that helps  us find the divine light inside us. Navratri Day 7 which is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri, is  a very important part of this journey. This trip shows us that the problems we face are not impossible to solve and with the help  of the Divine Mother’s strength, we can get through the darkest nights  and come out into the beautiful light of truth and self awareness.

We are getting closer  to the last day of Navratri, when we enjoy the form  of Goddess Durga who has won. Let  us embrace the essence of Goddess Kaalratri until then and walk confidently on  our spiritual road, knowing that we are never alone and that divine energy  is always there to help  us through the darkest nights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri?

• Goddess Kalratri, the  seventh incarnation of Goddess Durga.

Q2: What is Kalratri the goddess of?

• Goddess of Auspiciousness and  Courage.

Q3: What is the significance of Kalratri?

• Kalratri is  the fiercest form of Goddess Durga, representing her destructive power. She is believed to destroy all  evil and negativity.

Q4: What is the color associated with Maa Kalratri?

• The color associated with Kalratri  is grey.