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Maa Durga’s vehicle of arrival and departure reveals auspicious signs, prosperity, and blessings for the year ahead.
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Sharad Navratri 2025 (this year from 22 September to 2 October) is one of India’s most revered festivals. Over nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga with great devotion. A unique aspect of this festival is the vehicle Maa Durga uses for her arrival and departure, which is determined each year based on astrology and mythology. Devotees believe that this vehicle not only reflects divine presence but also signals auspicious or inauspicious events for the year ahead.
Arrival Of Maa Durga
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Sunday & Monday: Maa Durga arrives on an elephant, considered extremely auspicious, symbolising prosperity, growth, and good rainfall.
Saturday & Tuesday: She arrives on a horse, which can indicate political instability, conflicts, or natural disturbances.
Thursday & Friday: She comes in a palanquin, bringing peace, prosperity, and household happiness.
Wednesday: Arrival by boat is highly auspicious, signalling fulfilled desires and positive outcomes for devotees.
Significance of Departure
The vehicle of Maa Durga’s departure on Vijayadashami is equally important:
Sunday & Monday: Departure on a buffalo can indicate challenges or rising health issues.
Tuesday & Saturday: Departure on a rooster represents instability.
Wednesday & Friday: Departure on an elephant is highly auspicious, bringing wealth and abundance.
Thursday: Departure by palanquin signifies balanced and moderate results.
In 2025, Navratri begins on a Monday, which means Maa Durga will arrive on an elephant. According to tradition, this signals abundant rainfall, fertility, and prosperity for the coming year.
While Maa Durga’s primary vehicle is traditionally the lion, changing vehicles of Navratri represent the cosmic cycles and the different forms of nature. Devotees consider each vehicle a reflection of future blessings and cosmic energy, giving every day of Navratri its unique significance.
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September 22, 2025, 13:47 IST
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