Navratri Day 7: Offer These Bhogs to Maa Kaalratri for Prosperity & Protection
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Today marks the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, also celebrated as Maha Saptami. This auspicious day is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri, the fiercest and most powerful form of Goddess Durga. Although her appearance seems terrifying—with dark complexion, disheveled hair, and three radiant eyes—devotees believe she is extremely benevolent and protective, removing fear, sorrow, and obstacles from their lives.
Maa Kaalratri, known as the destroyer of darkness and death (Kaal meaning time/death, and Ratri meaning night), is depicted riding a donkey. She has four arms—holding a sword and an iron hook in two, while the other two grant blessings and protection (varada and abhaya mudra).
Offerings (Bhog) Beloved to Maa Kaalratri on Saptami
According to Hindu traditions, specific offerings please Maa Kaalratri and bring prosperity, courage, and peace to devotees:
Jaggery (Gud): Offering pure jaggery helps remove grief and sorrow from life.
Malpua / Kheer made with Jaggery: Considered auspicious for fulfilling all desires.
Chana with Jaggery: Symbolizes strength and courage, believed to enhance inner power.
Honey: In some regions, honey is offered to invite sweetness, harmony, and prosperity in life.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
Begin the day with a bath and wear clean clothes.
Purify the idol or picture of Maa Kaalratri with Ganga water.
Offer red or orange attire (chunri), roli, akshat, kumkum, red-yellow flowers, incense, and lamps.
Present jaggery, chana, and other favorite offerings of the Goddess.
Light a ghee lamp and chant “Om Devi Kaalratryai Namah”.
Recite Durga Saptashati or Durga Chalisa and conclude with the aarti.
It is believed that sincere worship on Navratri Saptami not only protects devotees from negative energies but also opens the doors to success, prosperity, and positivity in life. Maa Kaalratri’s blessings guide devotees toward courage, fearlessness, and ultimate victory over challenges.