Maha Saptami - Kali Ma - PixelsForCharity

Rubik’s cube mural of Kali Ma

Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Navratri, is a day of immense spiritual and cultural significance. It marks the beginning of the main Durga Puja rituals, where devotees invoke the goddess with grandeur and devotion. On this day, Maha Kalratri, the fiercest form of Durga Maa, is worshipped, symbolizing the destruction of evil and negativity. In Bengal, the “Pran Pratistha” (life infusion) of Goddess Durga’s idol is performed, signifying the arrival of divine energy.

A fascinating ritual observed on Maha Saptami is the “Nabapatrika Snan”, primarily observed in West Bengal, where nine different plants, representing the nine forms of Durga, are bathed in holy water and worshipped. This unique tradition symbolizes the fusion of nature with divinity, reminding us that the goddess’s power exists in every element of the universe. It’s a day of vibrant celebrations, spiritual awakening, and deep devotion as the festival reaches its peak.