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Day 7: Goddess Kalratri Seventh day of Navaratri is dedicated to the Goddess Kalratri. This form of Shakti is dark as moonless night and hence is called as 'Kalratri'. Kalratri is widely regarded as one of the many destructive forms of the Mother Goddess, which include Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga. With four hands, she rides a donkey and her hair is left open in a dishevelled way. She carries a sword, a trident and a noose and possesses three eyes on her forehead that are known to contain the entire universe. She is the protector of mankind and destroyer of the dark forces. This form of Goddess is believed to destroy negative energies and make her devotees fearless. The ferocious goddess is pleased by offering jaggery. You can add jaggery to your vrat-friendly Sabudana kheer, Kuttu Ke Atte Ka Halwa and even in Tea. Maha Saptami is the beginning of Utsava Puja and the colour of the day is Blue for all.

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