Kalaratri is depicted as having four hands and her vehicle, or mount, is a donkey. She can curse and bless and is known to create havoc. This form primarily depicts that life also has a negative side – Tamas.
The three day worship of Goddess Saraswati during Navratri also begins on this day.
Kalaratri and Shani
It is believed that she has power and influence of Shani Graha. Those facing problems associated with Shani Graha should offer prayers to Kalaratri to overcome them.
She also has power and influence on the 10th and 11th house of the horoscope or janam kundli.
She helps all those that follow Dharma. She blesses them with job, fertility, peace, prosperity, luck and profit.
She has to be worshipped facing west. She prefers blue color offerings. The best offering include blue color flowers.
Kalaratri Mantra
ॐ कालरात्र्यै देव्यै: नमः॥