India, Oct. 17 -- Sharad Navratri Day 7 falls on October 17, 2026, in several US panchang calendars and marks the worship of Maa Kalaratri, a fierce form of Goddess Durga. Her dark appearance and powerful image often symbolise the removal of fear and the strength to face difficult truths.

For spiritual seekers, this day can offer a chance to reflect on the parts of life that no longer feel right, from a changing career to the end of a relationship or the loss of an old sense of identity.

Vedic astrologer Poonam Dutta of BV Astro, tells Hindustan Times in an interview that Maa Kalaratri's significance goes beyond facing everyday fears. She connects the day with deep-rooted fears, endings and the challenge of letting go of identities that...