Navratri Day 7 — Kalaratri
कालरात्रि
"The Dark Night of Destruction" • Planet: Saturn
Day 7 Mantra
ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः
Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
Chant 108 times for full benefit
Kalaratri Prayer (Prarthana)
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता। लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी॥
About Kalaratri — कालरात्रि
Goddess Kalaratri is the seventh and most fierce form of Navdurga. Her name means "Dark Night" or "Night of Death" (Kala = time/death, Ratri = night). She has a dark complexion, disheveled hair, a necklace of lightning, three eyes that shine like the universe, and flames emanating from her breath. Despite her terrifying appearance, she is called "Shubhankari" — the one who always does good. She destroys all evil, ghosts, and negative energies.
Offerings & Bhog for Day 7
Offer jaggery (gur) to Goddess Kalaratri. The prasad for Day 7 is jaggery-based sweets. Offer blue or dark flowers.