The seventh day of the Shardiya Navratri festival is also known as Maha Saptami. The followers of the Hindu religion worship Maa Kalratri on this day. Learn all about the puja rituals like the Mantras to chant, Puja Vidhi to follow, the colour to wear, and the significance of this festive day from astrologer Radhakant Vats in this article.
This year, Maha Saptami will be observed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
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Sharing the Puja Vidhi, astrologer Vats said, “Wake up in the morning during Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. After this, remember Maa Kalratri. Then, clean the place of worship and place a stool there. After this, install the idol of Maa Kalratri on the stool. If the idol of Maa Durga is already present in your house, then you can place cloves as a symbol of Maa Kali on the chowki. After this, offer Gangajal to the Goddess. Dress Maa in new clothes and offer her fruits, flowers, betel nuts, coriander, whole rice, vermilion etc. After this, light camphor in front of the mother and chant her Mantras with full devotion. Then offer food to Maa Kalratri. Light a ghee lamp in front of Maa Kalratri and sing the Aarti. Finally, distribute the food offered to Maa as prasad among the family and nearby houses.”
You are advised to wear the royal blue colour on this day. (Colours For 9 Days Of Navratri) It is significant as it is believed to bring you prosperity and peace. It is said that if you wear this colour, you receive Maa Kalratri’s grace and blessings, and some special benefits in your life.
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