Navratri 2024 Day 7: Maa Kalaratri is worshipped on Saptami.
Navratri, one of the most cherished festivals in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. It marks nine nights of worship dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each day of SharadNavratri is associated with a particular form of the goddess, and it is also customary to wear specific colours that correspond with each day.
Maa Kalaratri is worshipped on the seventh day of ShardiyaNavratri. She is one of the nine forms of Maa Durga and is considered the fiercest and the most ferocious form of Goddess Parvati. It is believed that when Maa Parvati removed her golden skin to kill demons, she came to be known as Maa Kalaratri.
The goddess has a dark complexion and rides a donkey. She is depicted with four hands – her right hands are in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and her left hands carry a sword and an iron hook.
Her worship is especially important for those seeking protection from evil influences and spiritual progress. Devotees believe that by worshipping Maa Kalratri, they can attain strength, courage, and protection against misfortune and danger. She also helps in dissolving deep-rooted fears and anxieties, guiding devotees toward self-realization and inner peace. The auspicious color of day 7, or Saptami, is royal blue. It represents richness and tranquility.
DAY – 7 FIRELESS COOKING ACTIVITY
A Fireless Cooking Competition was organized for class IX to XII on 09th October, 2024, Wednesday.
“The Cook Must Bring Soul to the Recipe” Fireless cooking refers to the process of preparing food without the use of gas or fire. It not only teaches children to cook but also some valuable life skills.
Fireless cooking ensures uniform heating, eliminating hotspots and undercooked areas. This eco-friendly method reduces energy consumption and minimizes environmental impact.
The students enjoyed the day by enthusiastically taking part in this fun learning activity.
The event gave a platform to the students to demonstrate their culinary knowledge and skills related to: developing and following a recipe, preparation of a dish, and displaying the dish before audience where it was evaluated on taste, presentation and hygiene.
Overall 60 students participated whole heartedly in the activity. Participants infused lots of creativity and served delicious eatables to enhance the taste buds.
The students prepared yummy, lip-smacking dishes like bhelpuri, fruit popsicles, sandwiches, sprouted bhel, nutritional laddoo and healthy biscuits, lemonade, Chaat, shakes, Mojito, Chocolate lollypop, Aamavat mouth freshener, and many more delicious food items. It was conducted with a motive to create awareness about the nutritional value of food cooked without flame, the advantages of eating healthy and staying away from junk food.
