Navratri Day 7: PM Modi prays to Maa Kalaratri, destroyer of negativity, on Maha Saptami - News18

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Last updated: Oct 21, 2023 08:44 IST

Navratri Day 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared a video Stuti dedicated to Maa Kalaratri on Maha Saptami.

Navratri Day 7: “May Maa Kalaratri, who removes all obstacles, shower her blessings on everyone,” PM Modi posted on Maha Saptami.

NAVRATRI DAY 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for Maa Kalaratri on October 21, the seventh day of Navratri. In a tweet in Hindi on 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 fasting and worship during festivals.

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

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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 worshiping Maa Kalaratri on Saptami can help them overcome their fears and negativity. It can also help them achieve their goals.

MEANING 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 worshiping Maa Kalaratri on this day can drive away all their fears and negativity. It can also help them 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.

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