Navratri 2025 Day 7: How To Worship Maa Kaalratri - Puja, Colour, And Significance

Navratri is reaching its climax, and on September 28, 2025, devotees will celebrate the seventh day, honoring Goddess Kaalratri, the fierce and powerful form of Goddess Durga. Observed on Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina, this day symbolizes strength, courage, and the triumph of light over darkness.

Significance of Kaalratri

Goddess Kaalratri is known for vanquishing negative energies, demons, and evil forces. She inspires her devotees to confront fears and challenges with courage and resilience. Her dark, fearsome appearance, black complexion, open hair, and a garland of human skulls signifies her power to destroy evil. Riding a donkey and holding a cleaver and torch, her other hands bless and protect her followers, guiding them through tough times with spiritual wisdom.

Why Devotees Worship Her

Kaalratri Maa shields devotees from danger and removes harmful influences. She is revered by Yogis and Tantriks seeking Siddhis and spiritual awakening. Her worship is also significant for those with Shani dosha, as she can help neutralize its effects.

Colour of the Day

Orange is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. Devotees offer orange clothes, saffron, and flowers as a mark of devotion.

Puja Rituals

• Start the day with a holy bath.
• Light a diya and offer a garland to the goddess.
• Present saffron, laung, and camphor to please her.
• Offer homemade sweets and bhog prasad.
• Perform hawan and chant mantras 108 times.
• Conclude the day by singing the Durga Aarti.

Powerful Mantras to Chant

Dhyan Mantra:
1. Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Kaal Ratri Roopen Sansthita, Namastasya Namastasya Namastasya Namo Namah..!!
2. Om Jayanti Mangla Kaali Bhadrakaali Kapalini, Durga Kshama Shivadhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute..!!

Kaalratri Mantras:
1. Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vicchaaye..!!
2. Om Kaali Mahakaali Kalike Parmeshwari, Sarvanand Karein Devi Narayani Namostute..!!

On this day, let the fierce energy of Goddess Kaalratri empower you to overcome fears, embrace change, and seek spiritual growth. Celebrate with devotion, courage, and an open heart.