
Maa Kalaratri – Receive the boon of fearlessness in Navratri
August 25, 2025 Monday
Maa Kalaratri – Receive the boon of fearlessness on the seventh day of Navratri
On the seventh day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kalaratri. In 2025, the seventh day of Navratri will fall on September 28. Maa’s name reflects her form, which resembles Maa Kali. Worship of Maa Kalaratri removes all types of negativity. Maa appears darker than the darkest night. She blesses her devotees with all forms of happiness and prosperity.
Form of Maa Kalaratri
Maa Kalaratri’s form is intensely dark. Her hair appears open and disheveled. Many describe her as fierce, but her nature remains calm. Her vehicle is a donkey. Her strike is swifter than lightning. Maa played a crucial role in destroying Madhu and Kaitabha. Her fear troubles only the wicked. She bestows immense fortune on her devotees and grants auspicious results. Because she brings good fortune, she is also known as Shubhankari.
Her breath is fire
When Maa attacks her enemies in anger, flames emerge from her breath. Her gestures grant fearlessness and blessings. She holds a weapon made of thorns and also carries a sword. Worship of Maa drives away ghosts and spirits. Her puja removes the afflictions of planets like Rahu, Ketu, and Shani.
Great importance of Mahasaptami
The seventh day of Navratri is the day of worshipping Maa. This day is also called Mahasaptami. Many tantric rituals take place on the night of Mahasaptami. Saptami is also considered the day of invoking Goddess Saraswati. On this special day, devotees recite the Durga Saptashati.
Mantras of Goddess Kalaratri
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Or
Om Kalaratri Devyai Namah – chant this mantra 108 times.
Maa Kalaratri grants siddhis
Maa Kalaratri destroys enemies. Remembering her removes negativity. If fear troubles you when alone, worship Maa with devotion. If you wish to conquer fire, water, spirits, forests, enemies, darkness, poverty, and disease, perform the special worship of Maa Kalaratri. Worship of Maa during Rahu Mahadasha brings immense benefits. Offer jaggery as bhog to Maa during puja.