Chaitra Navratri is an auspicious festival widely celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. The nine-day celebration honours Maa Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurgas, which include Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmcharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandmata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Sidhidatri. There are four types of Navratri, including Chaitra Navratri, Sharad Navratri, Magha and Ashadha Gupt Navratri.
During the festival, devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine forms, fast, consume satvik food, and ask for the goddess’s blessings. Today, we will talk about the seventh form of the Goddess Durga, who is Maa Kalaratri.
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Who is Maa Kalaratri ?
Maa Kalaratri is the seventh form of Maa Durga. It is believed that worshipping Maa Kalratri protects her devotees from evil powers and death. She removes fear and provides courage and strength to fight. Despite her fearsome appearance, Maa Kalaratri is a symbol of protection, courage, and strength.
Her name, Kala, means time or death, and Ratri means night. Maa Kalaratri has four hands, and unlike other avatars of Navdurga, who ride lion, or tiger, Kalaratri can be seen seated on a black donkey.
Where is Maa Kalaratri temple located?
Maa Kalaratri is located in Kalika Galli, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is considered very ancient, attracting devotees from far and wide to witness the magnificent form of the goddess, especially during the auspicious occasion of Navratri. Kalika Galli, the street leading to Maa Kalaratri in Varanasi, is dedicated to the goddess.
The Maa Kalaratri temple is regarded as one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. It is believed that those who visit this temple and worship the goddess receive her blessings, helping to remove fears and obstacles from their lives.
