The seventh form of the goddess is he fiercest and most violent amongst all forms. According to one legend, Parvati removed her golden skin in this avatar to slay the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. The meaning of 'kaal' is time and death, and Kalaratri is the one who is the death of Kaal. Ma Kalaratri puts an end to ignorance, bringing light into the dark.