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She destroys ignorance and removes darkness. She is believed to have licked the blood of Rakta Beeja, who had the capacity to bring out thousand demons from a drop of blood spilt from his body. Also known as Shubhankari. Worshipped on Seventh Day of Navratri -

  1. Maa Kushmanda

  2. Maa Siddhidayini

  3. Maa Maha Gowri

  4. Maa Kala Ratri

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Explanation

Maa Kala Ratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. According to legend, she defeated the demon Rakta Beeja by licking his blood, preventing him from regenerating. She destroys ignorance and darkness, and is also known as Shubhankari (the auspicious one). She appears in a fierce dark form.