Maa Durga the supreme goddess and embodiment of feminine and creative energy. She is worshiped in nine different forms and together is known as Nav Durga. She is the Divine Mother who protects the Universe.
Kalratri
Her complexion is as dark as the night. Her cascading hair are loose and she is seen wearing a garland that radiates light as bright as lightning. She is fearsome with her menacing three eyes radiating fire. She is mounted on an ass. She has four hands, of which, the top right hand is in a gesture of rendering boon to all. The other hand on her right is rendering fearlessness. The top left hand is holding an iron dagger and the other hand is holding a sickle. Although she has a menacing appearance, she always delivers favorable results. So she is also called "Shubhankari".
The destroyer of darkness and ignorance, Mata Kaalratri is the seventh form of Nav-Durga meaning enemy of darkness.
Ekveni Japakarnapoora Nagna Kharasthita
Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyaktasharirini
Vampadollasallohalatakantakabhooshna
Vardhanmoordhwaja Krishna Kalratrirbhayankari
