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Religion
Devotees Gather Across Bihar for Maa Kalratri Puja on Navratri’s Seventh Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 04:31 PM
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On Saturday, the seventh day of Navratri, worship of Maa Kalratri drew large crowds in several districts of Bihar, with believers seeking protection and prosperity.
Saturday marked the seventh day of Navratri, a day dedicated to the worship of Maa Kalratri, the fierce form of the Divine Mother. Across Bihar, temples and makeshift shrines opened their doors to thousands of devotees who gathered to perform rituals and offer prayers.
According to traditional belief, Maa Kalratri dispels fear and removes obstacles, granting her followers peace, wealth and spiritual upliftment. In districts such as Muzaffarpur, Patna, and Bhagalpur, crowds were seen chanting hymns, lighting oil lamps and presenting offerings of flowers and sweets.
The atmosphere was vibrant, with colorful rangoli designs and devotional music echoing through the streets. Organisers emphasized the communal spirit of the celebration, noting that the event underscores Bihar’s deep-rooted cultural and religious heritage during the Navratri festival.
According to traditional belief, Maa Kalratri dispels fear and removes obstacles, granting her followers peace, wealth and spiritual upliftment. In districts such as Muzaffarpur, Patna, and Bhagalpur, crowds were seen chanting hymns, lighting oil lamps and presenting offerings of flowers and sweets.
The atmosphere was vibrant, with colorful rangoli designs and devotional music echoing through the streets. Organisers emphasized the communal spirit of the celebration, noting that the event underscores Bihar’s deep-rooted cultural and religious heritage during the Navratri festival.