Navratri Day 7: PM Modi Prays to Maa Kalaratri, Destroyer of Negativity, On Maha Saptami

NAVRATRI DAY 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed to Maa Kalaratri on October 21, the seventh day of Navratri. In a tweet posted in Hindi on X, formerly Twitter, he wrote, ‘On the occasion of Maha Saptami, I offer obeisance to Maa Kaalratri, the destroyer of negative powers. May the Goddess, who removes all obstacles, shower her blessings on everyone.’ PM also shared a Stuti video dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. The Prime Minister is known to observe fasts and worship during festivals.

Maa Kalaratri is the seventh form of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. She is depicted as a fierce goddess with a dark complexion and riding a donkey. She has four arms and carries a sword, a trident, a noose, and a goad.

The Goddess is known as the destroyer of evil and ignorance. She protects her devotees from all kinds of harm and danger. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Kalaratri on Saptami can help them to overcome their fears and negativity. It can also help them to achieve their goals.

SIGNIFICANCE OF DURGA PUJA SAPTAMI

The seventh day of Navratri, also known as Durga Puja Saptami, is a very auspicious day. It is the day when Maa Kalaratri is worshipped. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Kalaratri on this day can dispel all their fears and negativity. It can also help them to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

PUJA RITUALS

The puja rituals for Maa Kalaratri are similar to those performed on other days of Navratri. However, there are a few specific things that are done on this day. Devotees offer jaggery and other sweets to the goddess.

They also recite the following mantra: Om Devi Kalaratriye Namah. This mantra is believed to be very powerful and can help to ward off evil spirits and negative energies.

SAPTAMI BHOG

• Jaggery
• Fruits
• Sweets
• Rice
• Dry fruits
• Panchamrita