Navratri Day 7 (October 17, 2026): Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour & Significance

Navratri Day 7 2026: The seventh day of Sharad Navratri will be observed on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and devotees worship Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. The day falls under Saptami Tithi. Maa Kalaratri is associated with the destruction of fear, darkness and negative forces. Devotees traditionally offer jaggery (gur) as bhog and follow grey as the popular colour for the day.

Navratri Day 7 2026: Key Details

Detail	Information
Date	Saturday, October 17, 2026
Navratri Day	Day 7
Tithi	Shukla Paksha Saptami
Goddess	Maa Kalaratri
Popular Colour	Grey
Bhog	Jaggery (Gur)
Mantra	Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
Form of Durga	Seventh Navadurga

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Who Is Maa Kalaratri?

Maa Kalaratri is the seventh form of Goddess Durga and is traditionally depicted in a fierce form with a dark complexion, loose hair and three eyes. She rides a donkey and is shown carrying weapons while also offering protection and blessings.


Despite her fearsome appearance, Maa Kalaratri is also known as Shubhankari, meaning the one who does good. Her worship is associated with overcoming fear, darkness and obstacles.

Navratri Day 7 Colour 2026: Grey

The popular colour for Navratri Day 7 on October 17 is grey. Grey is traditionally associated with stability, balance and a calm approach during difficult situations. Devotees who follow the day-wise colour tradition can wear grey clothes or include the colour in their puja arrangements.

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Maa Kalaratri Mantra for Navratri Day 7

The main mantra for Maa Kalaratri is:

ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥

Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah

Devotees can chant the mantra during the puja, with some traditions recommending 108 repetitions.

Maa Kalaratri Dhyan Mantra

एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी॥

This traditional dhyana verse describes the fierce form of Maa Kalaratri and can be recited during meditation or worship.

Navratri Day 7 Bhog: What to Offer Maa Kalaratri?

Jaggery (gur) is a commonly offered bhog for Maa Kalaratri on Navratri Day 7. Devotees may offer plain jaggery or a traditional sweet prepared with jaggery and distribute the prasad after the puja.

The offering can be kept simple, as devotion and the household's traditional practice are considered important.

Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi and Samagri

Puja Samagri

• Maa Kalaratri picture or idol
• Roli or kumkum
• Akshat (uncooked rice)
• Red flowers
• Diya and ghee or oil
• Incense sticks or dhoop
• Water
• Fruits
• Jaggery (gur)
• Prasad
• Kalash and other regular Navratri puja items

Puja Vidhi

1. Take a bath and clean the puja area before beginning the worship.
2. Light the diya and incense and invoke Maa Kalaratri.
3. Offer roli, akshat, flowers and water to the Goddess.
4. Offer jaggery as bhog.
5. Chant Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah and recite the dhyana mantra.
6. Devotees who regularly read the Durga Saptashati or Durga Chalisa may continue their daily recitation.
7. Perform Maa Durga Aarti and distribute the prasad.

The puja can be performed according to the family's established Navratri tradition.

What to Do on Navratri Day 7?

On Day 7, devotees can:

• Worship Maa Kalaratri with devotion.
• Offer jaggery as bhog.
• Chant Maa Kalaratri's mantra.
• Wear grey if following the popular Navratri colour tradition.
• Continue Navratri fasting according to personal and family customs.
• Recite Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashati or other traditional prayers.
• Donate food or offer help to someone in need as part of devotional practice.

Navratri Day 7 Vrat Food

Those observing a Navratri fast can follow the fasting rules traditionally practised in their household. Common vrat foods include:

• Fruits
• Milk and curd
• Makhana
• Sabudana
• Kuttu flour
• Singhara flour
• Samak rice
• Potatoes and permitted vegetables
• Sendha namak

People with medical conditions, older adults, children and pregnant women should follow appropriate dietary advice rather than fasting strictly.

Why Is Maa Kalaratri Worshipped on Day 7?

Maa Kalaratri's fierce form represents the power to confront and overcome darkness, fear and harmful forces. Her worship is therefore associated with courage, protection and the removal of obstacles.

The name Kalaratri is linked with the darkness of night, while her benevolent aspect as Shubhankari reminds devotees that her fierce appearance is traditionally understood as protective rather than harmful.

FAQs

1. Who is worshipped on Navratri Day 7?
   Maa Kalaratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. She is the seventh form among the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
2. When is Navratri Day 7 in 2026?
   Navratri Day 7 falls on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
3. What is the colour for Navratri Day 7 in 2026?
   The popular colour for Day 7 is grey. Colour traditions can vary by region.
4. What is the bhog for Maa Kalaratri?
   Jaggery (gur) is traditionally offered as bhog to Maa Kalaratri.
5. What is the mantra of Maa Kalaratri?
   The main mantra is “ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥” (Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah).