The seventh day of navratri is dedicated to the fiercest form of Goddess Durga, Kaalraatri. The mother took this avataar to kill demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. Known to be the destroyer of all evils, this form is invoked to seek blessings from Shakti to counter negative energies, entities and spirits.

Kaalraatri is a form in which a woman can easily mould herself to protect her clan. Her outer softness should not be mistaken for her weakness. If she is a nourisher, she is an equally competent warrior.