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Navratri is a celebration of Shakti. A celebration of Prakriti.

We pray to her and ask her to bestow health and wellness on us, which i feel she does in several ways.

Each navratri my views have changed a little, every year. As a kid, ofc it used to be very literal like there are nine goddesses and we worship them. Then came the phase when i learned that we have four navratri in a year and it corresponds to a change in seasons.

Yesterday i was listening to a podcast and i heard some really interesting symbolism.

Shailputri- as the name suggests, she is the daughter of mountains or rather the king of mountains. Her name binds her to her father. Her identity is from her father, much like our identity remains tethered to our parents during childhood.

Brahmacharini- this form tells a story of ma Parvati during her tap to attain lord Shiva. We all tire away in our work, each day and every day to reach out goals.

Chandraghanta- here she is in her complete Durga form. She's weilding several weapons. It signifies and tells us how she's now an accomplished woman, a woman who has worked extremely hard and continues to do so but now she's has gained a footing in the world. She has started carving out an identity for herself.

Kushmanda- she is quiet similar to chandraghanta in her appearance, the only difference is she that she's now holding a pot in her hand. A pot of honey. Honey symbolises womb. She's has entered her motherly nurturing state and is ready to create a life.

Skandamata- mother of skanda. She no longer a holds weapons and is solely focused on her kid. Like every other ma, her entire life is currently devoted to her kid. He's the centre of her universe.

Katyayani- she takes form of Durga. She shows everybody how a woman's life doesn't end with motherhood. She is leaving behind all the ties, she isn't anyone's daughter, or wife or mother. She's her.

Kalaratri- or Kali. She is quite a sight to look at. Specifically taking such a form to scare away demons. Anyone who points fingers at her, anyone who dares call her weak- she demolishes such allegations.

Mahagauri- after going through every phase of her life. The process initiated at katyayani is now complete. She is free from boundations and gauri is now mahagauri. The one who has realised.

Siddhidatri- she looks like ma lakshmi. She's a giver. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and advancement in material and spiritual world is really the end goal. She's calm and smiling, she has accomplished enough in her life and she's now sharing it with everyone around her.

- Dr. Vineet

I think it's absolutely beautiful. || Masterlist

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Day 3 Ma Chandraghanta

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This Mata rani Durga ma Idol is a primitive terracotta handicraft from India. Myths about Hindu goddess of fertility Parvati : Goddess Parvati/Durga is the Goddess of Power, Beauty, Love, devotion, fertility, motherhood, food and nourishment. She is the wife of Supreme God Shiva, she is Mother of Lord Kartikey and Lord Ganesh. Actually she is the Mother of whole universe. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are:- Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skand Mata, Katyayani,Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidaatri

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List of Hindu Gods

Not by any means a complete listing, as there are countless gods in Hinduism. But the following are many of the most significant:

Primordial gods:

Brahman - the divine masculine consciousness (not to be confused with Brahma). Moksha (Enlightenment) is the realization of Brahman, an instantaneous awareness of the fundamental oneness of the universe.

Adi Parashakti -  the divine feminine energy of creative power; the “Cosmic Womb”. Manifests as the Mother-goddess, Parvati.

The Trimurti:

Brahma - the creator god

Vishnu - god of preservation and protection of all that is good. He embodies righteousness, compassion, and virtue. Whenever protection is needed upon Earth, he incarnates (there are around 24 Avatars of Vishnu). Seen as the Supreme God in the Vaishnaivism sect.

Shiva - god of destruction, asceticism, yoga, meditation, Enlightenment, and the Cosmic Dance. Commonly said to be the Supreme God as he is believed to embody Brahman, and is the husband of Shakti/Parvati. It is Shiva who has power over time and transformation, allowing the rebirth of Creation to occur. He is the very embodiment of purity, goodness, wisdom, and beauty. In Hinduism, yoga is meditation, pranayama, and various ascetic practices performed in order to achieve Enlightenment. 

The Tridevi:

Parvati - mother-goddess of love, fertility, devotion, marital happiness, family, beauty, abundance, nourishment, determination, and power. She is Shakti Herself and manifests as many other goddesses. The Ultimate Goddess, Mother of the Universe; wife of Lord Shiva.

Lakshmi - goddess of abundance, material wealth, good fortune, luxury, fertility, success, generosity, happiness, grace, charm, and splendour. Wife of Lord Vishnu. She has eight forms representing the eight types of wealth, called Ashtalakshmi. 

Saraswati - goddess of knowledge, wisdom, inspiration, clarity, logic, speech, music, art, and writing. Originally a river goddess. Wife of Lord Brahma.

Various Important Deities:

Indra - Lord of the Heavens. God of the sky, weather, storms, thunder, and war.

Varuna -  god of the oceans, water, aquatic animals, justice, and truth. He is the upholder of law and order in this world. He has a thousand eyes and oversees the whole world.

Agni - god of fire, heat, electricity, and the hearth; master of sacrificial offerings. No sacrifice is complete without his presence. His presence makes the sacrifice successful because he sends those sacrifices to the gods. He is the messenger as well as the priest of gods. He is kind and giving and loved by many. He is depicted as having 2 heads, 6 eyes, 7 hands, 3 legs, and 4 horns. 

Rudra - god of storms, lightning, and wind. Known as “The Howler” and is a fierce form of Shiva. Can both give and heal diseases.

Nataraja - Shiva’s form as the Lord of the Cosmic Dance. He is the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer. 

Bhairava - Shiva’s terrifying form as the destroyer of evil

Virabhadra - Shiva’s wrathful form of destruction

Ardhanarishvara - the united form of Shiva and Parvati - the inseparable divine couple who symbolize the act of Creation.

Hanuman - monkey-god of strength, knowledge, and victory 

Yama - god of the Dead and justice

Ganesha (Ganapati) - god of beginnings, the arts, science, intellect, and wisdom; the remover of obstacles. Son of Shiva and Parvati.

Kartikeya (Skanda/Murugan) - god of war and victory; an embodiment of perfection; son of Shiva and Parvati.

Ashokasundari - goddess of beauty and luxury. Daughter of Shiva and Parvati.

Mitra - god of the Sun, friendship, energy, integrity, and harmony.

Rama - god of reason, right action, and virtue; Avatar of Vishnu

Krishna - god of love, compassion, tenderness, and wisdom; Avatar of Vishnu

Narasimha - lion-god of courage and victory over evil; Avatar of Vishnu

Surya - god of the Sun, light, and power

Chandra - god of the Moon

Some notable forms of Shakti/Parvati:

Durga - warrior goddess of power, strength, courage, justice, determination, and protection. She is the form created by the powers of the gods combined- awakening as Shakti Herself. Durga rides upon a lion and has 8-10 arms, all of which hold divine weapons.

Kali - goddess of time, transformation, destruction, rebirth, ego death, and enlightenment. She is equally terrifying as she is beautiful, and she is the nourisher of her children. Thus, she is always portrayed as young and healthy. Mother Kali is terrifying because she represents what we must face in ourselves before we are liberated from our Egos, but she is wholly benevolent and loving. It is ignorance and evil  that she hates and annihilates. Kali Ma is said to be the Ultimate Reality.

Lalita (Tripura Sundari) - the beautiful and sweet goddess of creation, love, beauty, compassion, wisdom, and sensuality. She is the Beauty of the Three Worlds and is the loving defender of her children, her devotees. 

Chinnamasta - the goddess of transformation and sacrifice. Form that Parvati took after cutting off her own head in order to feed her followers her own blood. She represents paradoxes, being death/pleasure, nourishment/sacrifice, sex/self-control, beauty/macabre. 

Tara - the more serene form of Kali, goddess of hunger who is known as “the star”. 

Chandraghanta - Parvati as the compassionate and gentle protectress who embodies serenity, forgiveness, peace, grace, prosperity, courage, and strength. This form was utilized by Parvati when she went to meet with Shiva in one of his terrifying forms.

Kalaratri - a goddess similar to Kali, but is a different form of Parvati. She specifically represents the Night of Destruction. Kalaratri is seen carrying a sword and riding upon a donkey.

Brahmacharini - Parvati as the ascetic goddess who did severe penance in order to coax Shiva from his meditation so she could marry him. She performed severe austerity and due to this, She is called Brahmacharini.

Chamunda - goddess of war, disease, death, famines, and destruction. A skeletal goddess who is similar to Kali, but unlike the Mother, Chamunda is frail and unnurturing. She was originally known as a “Kali” due to her dark complexion, but earned her name Chamunda after killing the asuras named Chanda and Munda.   

Bagalamukhi - goddess of strength, control, violence, victory, and protection; destroyer of lies and gossip.

Dhumavati - goddess of poverty, misfortune, strife, loss, loneliness, ugliness, despair, and widows

Bhairavi - goddess of death

Bhuvaneshvari - goddess of all the worlds and the Universe, worldly pleasures, preseration, and knowledge.

Matangi - goddess of pollution, impurity, the arts, and knowledge

Kushmanda - goddess of light, good health, and the “Cosmic Egg”

Bhramari - goddess of bees, wasps, and hornets

Annapurna - Parvati as the goddess of food and nourishment

Additional gods:

Vayu - god of beauty and intelligence

Savitr - god of the “hidden Sun”- the Sun before dawn and after dusk.

Pushan - god of paths, cattle, meetings, marriages, and journeys; Psychopomp for the dead

Usha - goddess of the dawn

Soma - god of inspiration

Ashvins - twin deities of medicine who have healing powers.

Kama - god of love, lust, and desire. Husband of Rati.

Rati - goddess of love, sex, carnal desire, and sexual pleasure

Indrani (Shachi) - goddess of beauty, jealousy, and rage; wife of Indra.

Aditi - goddess of the infinite, the sky, consciousness, the past/present/future, and fertility 

Shukra - god of Venus, love, attachment, the arts, and pleasure

Balarama - god of agriculture and strength

Jagannath - ecstatic and most merciful form of Krishna

Shashthi - goddess of vegetation, reproduction, and fertility; protectress of children.

Kubera - god of the earth, mountains, minerals, jewels, and wealth; king of the yakshas (nature spirits).

Brihaspati - god of wisdom, hymns, rites, charms, and Jupiter; teacher and sage of the gods.

Kaushiki - goddess of revenge and victory

Akilandeswari - goddess of brokenness, change, evolving identities, and of letting go

Ratri - goddess of night

Chhaya - goddess of shadows

Saranyu - goddess of clouds and dusk

Yamuna - goddess of life

Dhamini - goddess of art and dance

Shani - god of justice, discipline, punishment, and Saturn 

Varahi - boar-goddess of war

Gayatri - goddess of the Gayatri Mantra

Daksha - god of kings

Shitala - goddess of sores, ghouls, pustules, and diseases

Ganga - goddess of the Ganga River and of purity

Mangala - god of war, celibacy, and Mars

Budha - god of intelligence, ambiguity, and Mercury 

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Significance of Navratri

India is a diverse country that brings such countless various shades to the range that it will undoubtedly give us a feeling of delight and bliss. Alongside it are the celebrations of India that are equally colorful and vibrant. One such celebration of colors is Navratri which is celebrated across the country over with such a lot of energy and excitement that is it bound to attract people from all over the world to celebrate this festival of India.

Navratri is a 9-day celebration that is devoted to Mother Goddess and her different forms like Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga and etc. These goddesses address various ethics and are worshiped on 9 different days accordingly. The 9 days of celebration are differently celebrated throughout the nation.

God Devi is worshipped in 9 different forms as known as Navadurga. Let us discuss the significance of each day of Navratri.

 First Day – Shailaputri

 On the first day, Devi is worshipped as Shailaputri. In this form, Devi Parvati is respected as the girl of Himalaya Raja. Shaila implies unprecedented or ascending to an extraordinary height. The heavenly awareness addressed by Devi consistently floods from the pinnacle. On this first day of Navratri, we appease Devi Shailaputri so we may likewise achieve the highest state of consciousness.

 Second Day – Brahmacharini

 On the second day, Devi is worshipped as Brahmacharini represents satisfaction. Devi Brahmacharini is the form of Devi Parvati where she performed Tapasya for many years to have Lord Shiva as her husband. Brahma implies divine awareness and achar alludes to conduct. Brahmacharya is the conduct or a demonstration that is set up in divine awareness.

 Third-Day – Chandraghanta

On the third day, Devi worshipped Chandraghata. Her name Chandra-Ghanta, means "one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell. Chandra refers to the moon. The moon implies our brain. The brain is restless and continues to move to start with one idea then onto the next. Ma prayed and persuaded Shiva to take the form of a handsome prince and turns the marriage procession nobler. ... With the blessings of Ma Chandraghanta all the sins, hurdles, physical sufferings, mental tribulations, and ghostly hurdles of the devotees are removed.

 Fourth Day – Kushmanda

On the fourth day, Mother Divine worshipped Devi Kushmanda. Kushmanda implies a pumpkin. “Ku” implies nothing, “ushma” implies energy, and “anda” refers to the earth. When the darkness prevailed everywhere in the universe, Maa Kushmanda produced the cosmic egg, brought light to the universe. Kushmanda has the power and strength to live in the core of the Sun. They say her luminosity gives the Sun its brightness. She is believed to improve health and bestow wealth and strength. Kushmanda is depicted with 8- 10 hands holding many weapons like the arrow, axe, etc. She rides on a lion.

Fifth Day - Skandamata

 On the fifth day, Devi is worshiped as Skandamata implies Mother of Skanda. In this form, she is the mother of Lord Karthikeya. Devi rides a ferocious lion along with the baby in one of her hands. The Goddess has four hands. Her worship is twice blessed. When the devotee worships her, Lord Skand, her son in her lap, is automatically worshipped. Adoring this type of Devi brings boundaries of intelligence, abundance, energy, salvation, power, prosperity, and treasures. She can grant oceans of wisdom to people who worship her. She is regularly known as "The Goddess of Fire.

 6th Day – Katyayani

On the 6th day, Devi worshipped as Katyayani. It is a form that Mother Divine accepted to obliterate the satanic powers known to mankind. She is associated with the fierce forms of  Durga, a warrior goddess, and traditionally she is associated with the color red, as with Goddess Parvati. She is the goddess who killed Mahishasura. In Hindu traditions, she is ascribed to the sixth Ajna Chakra (also known as the third eye chakra on our forehead) and her blessings are sought by concentrating on this point.

Seventh Day – Kalaratri

On the seventh day, Devi is worshipped as Kalaratri. The compelling force of nature has two limits. Whereas one is terrifying and devastating, the other is delightful and quiet. Kaalratri is traditionally worshipped during the nine nights of Navratri celebrations. She is considered the fiercest form of the Mother Goddess. This form of Goddess is believed to be the destroyer of all demons, Asur entities, ghosts, evil spirits, and negative energies. The night is additionally viewed as a part of Mother Divine as it is a night that brings comfort, rest, and solace to our spirits. 

 Eighth Day – Mahagauri

On this day, Devi worshipped as Mahagauri blesses the devotee with energy and opportunity throughout life. Ma Mahagauri has the power to bestow all the desires of her devotees. Devotee that prays to Ma Mahagauri, gets relief from all the sufferings in life. Other forms of Gauri are Durga, Parvati, Kali, and others. She is auspicious, protects the good people while punishing those who perform evil deeds. Mother Gauri enlightens the spiritual seeker and may bless them with Moksha.

Ninth Day – Siddhidatri

On the 9th day, Devi Worshipped as Siddhidatri. Siddhi implies flawlessness. She blesses us with the superpower to accomplish the goals in our lives. she fulfills all the divine aspirations and completes the mundane Dhatri means “giver” and Siddhi means “meditative ability. In this form Durga removes ignorance and she provides the knowledge to realize the reality beyond the obvious. The Siddhi that she provides is the realization that only she exists.

 Please all nine goddesses with complete faith, meditation, and the right samagri (puja items).

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Day 3 Ma Chandraghanta

https://ma-shakti.blogspot.com/p/ma-chandraghanta.html

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माता चंद्रघंटा (ma Chandraghanta) को सिंदूर, अक्षत, गंध, धूप, पुष्प अर्पित करें। आप मां को दूध से बनी हुई मिठाई का भ��ग भी

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Navratri is the most auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated till nine days. Navratri is just around the corner! This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Navdurga which means Nine Durga is the manifestation of Durga in nine different forms. The concept of Navdurga originates from Goddess Parvati. Conceptually Navdurga is the life phase of Goddess Parvati who is considered supreme power among all Goddesses. Navdurga are worshipped during all Four Navrati in the year.

Day 1 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 2 Stuti  (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 3 Stuti  (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ चन्द्रघण्टा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 4 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 5 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 6 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 7 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कालरात्रि रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 8 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Day 9 Stuti (Praise) - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥ 

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Navratri 2020: Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh form of Durga and Puja Vidhi and Mantra of the day

 Navratri 2020: Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh form of Durga and Puja Vidhi and Mantra of the day

On the seventh day of Navratri, Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh avatar of NavaDurga is worshipped with much pomp and show. She is considered to be the most fearsome Goddess who eradicated all signs of evil and darkness from the universe.It is said that during the war with the demon that had spread devastation everywhere, Goddess Parvati was requested by the other Gods to protect the land. It’s then she took the form of Kalaratri Devi. She can be seen riding a black donkey and her complexion is dark black. She carried the Abhaya and Varada mudra in her right hand and a sword and an iron hook in her left hands. It is also said that she licked the blood of a demon, Rakta Beeja who could create more demons from his own blood. Her ferocious powers also earned her the name of Goddess Shubhankari.Worshipping the Goddess on the seventh day can bring good luck to her true devotees. Regular chanting of the Kalaratri mantra can remove all the fear from the heart and her blessings can make the people bold and self-confident. Goddess Kalaratri also bestows peace and a protective shield for her devotees. Puja Vidhi for the day: Devotees, on the seventh day, remember the mother Kalratri after bathing and offer incense sticks, flowers and jaggery to her. Maa Kalratri's favourite flower is Ratrani, so, a garland of this flower is prepared specially for this Devi. After this, everyone chants the mantras of Maa Kalratri and finally perform the Aarti of the day. Mantra for the day: Ekweni japakarnapura nagna kharasthita, Lamboshti karnikakarni Tailabhyaktashariri. Vamapadolla Sallohlata Kantaka Bhushana, Vardhanmurdhdhwaja Krishna Kalrataribharykari.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish devotees on the occasion of Mahasaptami, the seventh day of Navratri. He wrote, "Navratri ke Mahasaptami par Devi Durga ke saatwe swarup Ma Kaalratri ke stuti ka vidhaan hota hai. Meri kaamna hai ki nakaaratmak shaktio ki sangharak Ma Kaalratri sabko bhaymukt kare ( On Mahasaptami of Navratri, Goddess Durga's seventh avatar Ma Kaalratri is worshipped. May Ma Kaalratri, the slayer of all negativity keep us all fear free)."

PM Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashashti, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja. In his speech, PM Modi also highlighted the importance of "nari shakti" (woman power), while urging people to follow safety precautions for COVID-19 while celebrating the festival this year.

In an earlier tweet, PM Modi talked about how Durga Puja signifies the victory of good over evil. "Durga Puja is an auspicious occasion, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. We pray to Maa Durga to bless us with strength, happiness and good health."

He also wished people celebrating Navaratri during this occasion. "Navratri ke shashthi par Ma Katyayani ki upaasana ki jaati hai. Meri kaamna hai ki Mata Katyayani aap sabhi ko sadaa nirog rakhe aur ujwal bhawishya pradaan kare (On the sixth day of Navaratri, Goddess Katyayani is worshipped. I pray that Goddess Katyayani keeps you all disease-free and grant you a bright future)."

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The nine-day festival of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Durga began on October 17, 2020. Each day of Navaratri is dedicated to an avatar of Goddess Durga.

On Panchami or Day 5, when Goddess Durga's fifth avatar Skandamata is worshipped, PM Modi tweeted, "Navratri mein aaj Devi Dugra ke pancham swarup Ma Skandmata ki aaradhna ka din hai. Meri kaamna hai ki navchetna ka sujan karne wali Devi Skandamata ka aashirvaad deshvasiyon par sada bana rahe (On Navratri, it is the day of worshipping Goddess Durga's fifth avatar Ma Skandamata. I pray that the creator of new life and energy, Goddess Skandamata's blessings are with all citizens.

On Chaturthi or Day 4, Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped. "Navratri mein aaj Ma Durga ke chaturth swarup Devi Kushmanda ke bandan ka din hai. Ma Kushmanda har kisi ke jeevan mein sukh, samriddhi aur saubhagya lekar aaye (On Navratri, it is the day of worshipping Goddess Kushmanda. May Goddess Kushmanda bring happiness, prosperity and good luck to all)," he wrote.

On the third day, Goddess Chandraghanta, whose forehead is adorned with a half-moon, is worshipped. "Navratri mein aaj Devi Durga ke teesre swarup Ma Chandraghnta ki puja aur aaradhna ka din hai. Meri kaamna hai ki Mata Chandraghanta sabhi ke jeevan mein saahas aur shakti ka sanchar kare (On the third day of Navratri, Goddess Durga's third avatar Ma Chandraghanta is worshipped. I pray that Goddess Chandrghanta bestows courage ad strength to all)," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

On Day 2, he wrote, "We bow to you, Maa Brahmacharini. Bless us with kindness and compassion. From you, we derive strength to spread joy and serve our society."

"Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day 1 of Navratri. With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden," PM Modi had tweeted on the first day of Navratri or Pratipad.

Maa Kalaratri: This avatar of Goddess Durga is considered as the destroyer of darkness

Today marks the 7th day of Navratri 2020 and the day is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. During Navratri, the nine avatars of Maa Durga or Navdurga are worshipped. The puja of Kalaratri is done on Saptami. Shardiya Navratri is the most auspicious time of the year for Hindus. People across the country look forward to Navratri and Durga Puja. Kalaratri Mata is considered as the fiercest form of Maa Durga or Goddess Parvati. Her name has two words: Kal meaning time and Ratri or night. Kalaratri is considered to be the destroyer of darkness and evil. According to scriptures, Parvati came to be known as Kalaratri Mata after she shed her golden skin to kill two demons, Shumbha and Nishumbha. Kalratri is also known as Goddess Kali, another avatar of Shakti.

Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi: Steps to follow

Before starting Maa Kalratri Puja, family members sit together near the Kalash or the seat of Goddess Durga which was established on the first day of Navratri. 

A photo of Kalaratri Mata is kept near the Kalash 

First, worship of the Kalash is done with flowers

Next mantras of Kalaratri Puja are recited with a night blooming flower - preferably jasmine. Hibiscus flowers are also used. 

Kalratri Mata is offered gur or jaggery and water as bhog. Many devotees also keep sweets and fruits along with it.

After puja, aarti is done and the prasad is distributed among family and friends

Maa Kalaratri is also known as Goddess Kali

Maa Kalaratri Mantras 

Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah

Praethana: Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna KharasthitaLamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta ShaririniVamapadollasalloha LatakantakabhushanaVardhana Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kalaratrirbhayankari

Stuti: Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kalaratri Rupena SamsthitaNamastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Dhyan: Karalavandana Ghoram Muktakeshi ChaturbhujamKalaratrim Karalimka Divyam Vidyutamala VibhushitamDivyam Lauhavajra Khadga Vamoghordhva KarambujamAbhayam Varadam Chaiva Dakshinodhvaghah Parnikam MaMahamegha Prabham Shyamam Taksha Chaiva GardabharudhGhoradamsha Karalasyam Pinonnata PayodharamSukha Prasanna Vadana Smeranna SaroruhaEvam Sachiyantayet Kalaratrim Sarvakam Samriddhidam

Stotra: Him Kalaratri Shrim Karali Cha Klim Kalyani KalawatiKalamata Kalidarpadhni Kamadisha KupanvitaKamabijajapanda KamabijaswarupiniKumatighni Kulinartinashini Kula KaminiKlim Hrim Shrim Mantrvarnena KalakantakaghatiniKripamayi Kripadhara Kripapara Kripagama

Happy Navratri and Shubho Saptami

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