Kaalratri is the seventh form amongst the Navadurga

Kaalratri is the seventh form amongst the Navadurga (ie. the nine forms of Goddess referenced in Durga Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana). Kalaratri means the One who is “the Death of Kaal”. Here Kaal is dedicated as time & death. Kalaratri is the one who destroys ignorance and removes darkness. Goddess Kaalratri is widely regarded as one of the many destructive forms of Mother Goddess - Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga.

The combined 9 forms of Durga create Navdurga-who killed the demon Mahishasura. Kali and Kaalratri names are often used interchangeably, although these two deities are argued to be separate entities by some. But they are representations of Kali. Kaalratri is traditionally worshipped during the nine nights of Navratri celebrations. The seventh day of Navratri pooja in particular is dedicated to her and she is considered the fiercest form of the Mother Goddess, her appearance itself invoking fear. When the Goddess Parvati removed outer golden skin to kill demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha, She was known as Goddess Kalaratri. Kalaratri complexion is dark black and She rides on a donkey. She is depicted with four hands. Her right hands are in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and She carries sword and the deadly iron hook in her left hands. This form of Goddess is believed to be the destroyer of all demon entities, ghosts, spirits and negative energies, who flee upon knowing of her arrival.

The Saudhikagama, an ancient Tantric text, describes Goddess Kalaratri as being the goddess that rules the night portion of every day and night. She is also associated with the crown chakra (sahasrara chakra), thereby giving the invoker, siddhis and niddhis (particularly, knowledge, power and wealth). Kaalratri is also known as Shubankari, (auspicious/doing good) due to the belief that she always provides auspicious results to her devotees. Hence, it is believed that she makes her devotees fearless. Other less well-known names of Goddess Kaalratri include Raudri and Dhumorna.! ✨👅💀👁💀👅✨

Jai Maa Kali ~ Jai Maa Shakti
Shubh Ratri! 🕉🙏🕉