Navratri 2024: PM Narendra Modi Wishes Nation on Maha Saptami; Invokes Blessings of Maa Kalaratri

With the Navratri festivities underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  extended his warm wishes and greetings to countrymen. Today on Day 7 i.e. October 10, PM Modi paid a tribute to Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh incarnation of Parvati. The 7th day of Shardiya Navratri, also known as Maha Saptami, is dedicated to the fierce form of Maa Durga.

Taking to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Prime Minister posted in Hindi, “Mahasaptami of Navratri is the holy day of worshiping Maa Kaalratri. It is our wish that with the grace of the mother, the life of all her devotees should be free from fear. A prayer to Maa Kaalratri for all of you…”

Navratri Day 7: Goddess Kalaratri

According to the Drik Panchang, Goddess Parvati once removed her outer golden skin in a bid to kill demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha. She came to be known as Maa Kalaratri. She is believed to be the most ferocious form of Parvati. With a dark black complexion, she rides on a donkey and has four hands. While her right hands are in the Abhaya and Varada Mudra, she carries a sword and an iron hook in her left hands.

With her ‘Shubh’ or auspicious power in the ferocious form, Goddess Kalaratri is also known as Shubhankari.

Navratri Day 7 Colour

The colour for Navratri Day 7 is Royal Blue. This vibrant colour represents strength and devotion.

Navratri 2024: Celebrations

This year, Shardiya Navratri commenced on Thursday, October 3, and will culminate on October 11 with the celebrations of Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. During these nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, including Shailputri, Brahmcharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.

Navratri is celebrated in various parts of the country, signifying the victory of good over evil.