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On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the nation on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, invoking blessings from the Mother Goddess for the well-being of devotees.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “The grace of Maa Jagdamba brings a new dawn of happiness in the lives of her devotees.”
The Prime Minister also posted a devotional song sung by the late Lata Mangeshkar, describing it as a powerful source of energy during Navratri.
The song is from her classic music video ‘Aaj Tera Jagraata’.
मां जगदम्बे की कृपा उनके भक्तों के जीवन में खुशियों का नया सवेरा लेकर आती है। नवरात्रि में देवी मां के लिए लता दीदी की यह स्तुति हर किसी के लिए एक नई ऊर्जा का संचार करने वाली है…https://t.co/hSQ9YMv08W
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
Devotees, however, dedicate the seventh day of Navratri to the fierce form of Goddess Durga, Maa Kaalratri.
Worshipped as Adishakti, she symbolizes the destruction of evil and the bestowal of divine blessings.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his Navratri greetings, expressing hope for global harmony.
Taking to X, UP CM posted, “With the blessings of Maa Bhagwati, may the whole world be filled with happiness, peace, prosperity and positivity. This is my prayer. Jai Maa Kalratri!”
He also posted an image of the goddess along with a Sanskrit shloka.
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।
लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी॥
वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकण्टकभूषणा।
वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥आदिशक्ति माँ दुर्गा की सप्तम स्वरूप, दुष्टों की संहारक, माँ कालरात्रि भक्तों को शुभ फल प्रदान करने वाली हैं।
माँ भगवती की… pic.twitter.com/uf3NHJfyQF
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 3, 2025
The name ‘Kaalratri’ combines ‘kaal’ (time or death) and ‘ratri’ (night or darkness), representing the divine force that dispels ignorance and ushers in enlightenment.
Devotees, however, revere Maa Kaalratri as one of the most formidable forms of the goddess.
Her dark appearance signifies power and intensity.
Devotees typically depict Maa Kaalratri with four arms:
- Two holding a sword and an iron club, and
- Two offering blessings and protection
Navratri celebrations continue across the country with deep devotion, as thousands of devotees visit temples to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the goddess.
Also Read: PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath Extend Navratri Wishes; Highlight Devotion To Maa Durga
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