Sunday, March 6, 2011

Day 7 - Saptami

On the seventh day, Ma Durga is worshipped as Kaalratri.
Her name means scourer of darkness, enemy of darkness and ignorance.
Her gesture of protection assures us freedom from fear and troubles. She is also known as Shubhamkari.

Incantation:
Ekvedi japa-karnapura nagna kharsthita
Lamboshthi karnika-karni tailabhyakt shareerini
Vaam-paadill-sallohalta kashtak-bhushna vardhan-moordh-dhvaja
Krishna kaalraatrira-bhayankari


Mantra:
Om Kalratrayai Namah

Yellow is worn today by Ma Durga's devotees.

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