22/09/2025
🌸 Day 1 – Sharad Navratri: Kali Maa Ta**ra Sadhana
1. Goddess Worshipped
On Day 1, Kali Maa is worshipped in her fierce yet protective form.
She represents Shakti in its purest, most transformative aspect.
Kali destroys negativity, ego, and ignorance, preparing the seeker for deep spiritual progress.
Kali Maa’s energy grants:
✅Fearlessness (Abhaya)
✅Detachment from illusions (Maya)
✅Liberation from inner demons like anger, greed, jealousy, and fear.
Sadhana on this day creates a protective spiritual shield.
3. Auspicious Color
Red or Deep Maroon – symbolizes power, courage, and transformation.
Wearing these colors amplifies spiritual vibrations and invokes Kali Maa’s grace.
4. Mantra / Chant
The Bija Mantra for Kali Maa:
> ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
Om Krim Kalikayai Namah
"Krim (क्रीं)" is the seed sound of Kali Maa, representing creation, preservation, and destruction.
Chant 108 times using a Rudraksha or black onyx mala for deep protection and empowerment.
5. Offering / Rituals
Flowers: Red hibiscus (Kali Maa’s favorite)
Incense: Camphor or sandalwood
Food Offering: Rice with jaggery or red fruits like pomegranate
Lighting a mustard oil lamp dispels darkness and negative energies.
6. Short Story / Mythology
Kali Maa and the Demon Raktabija:
In the war between Devas and Asuras, the demon Raktabija had a boon that every drop of his blood would create a new clone of himself.
Goddess Durga summoned Kali, who went into a ferocious form.
Kali spread her tongue over the battlefield, drinking Raktabija’s blood before it could touch the ground, ultimately defeating him.
This symbolizes destroying multiplying negative thoughts before they grow uncontrollable.
7. Spiritual Practice
Sit on a red mat facing east or north and meditate on kali maa picture.
8. Affirmation for the Day
"I release fear and embrace the divine power within me. Kali Maa protects and guides me through transformation."
Happy Navratri to all 😇🙏🏻🌺
