New Delhi, March 20: Every year, the nine forms of the divine mother Bhavani are worshipped twice across the country. Both Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri hold immense spiritual significance. This year, Chaitra Navratri commenced on March 19, with devotees reverently honoring the various forms of the goddess. Navratri not only symbolizes the arrival of the Hindu New Year but also serves as a basis for auspicious and inauspicious signs according to the specific ‘vaar’ (day) of the goddess’s arrival.
In Sanatan Dharma, the vehicle of Goddess Durga during Chaitra Navratri is considered particularly significant, as it foretells upcoming events. This time, the arrival of Maa Jagdamba occurred on a Thursday via a ‘palanquin,’ while her departure will take place on a Friday on an ‘elephant.’ According to scriptures, the goddess’s arrival on a palanquin is not considered auspicious; it indicates potential natural disasters or unpleasant events that may pose challenges in the future.
The arrival on Thursday is also interpreted as a sign of caution and economic challenges. Scriptures suggest this could signal natural calamities, disturbances, riots, and loss of life. Conversely, Maa’s departure on an elephant on Friday is deemed auspicious. The elephant symbolizes stability and prosperity, representing positivity and change in life. Therefore, this year may hold both unpleasant events and the potential for stability.
In 2025, during Sharadiya Navratri, the goddess arrived on an elephant, but her departure occurred on a Thursday, being carried on the shoulders of devotees. Both instances symbolized auspiciousness and balance.
It is noteworthy that the day of departure holds significant meaning. For instance, if the goddess departs on a Sunday or Monday, she rides a buffalo, which is not auspicious and symbolizes disease and sorrow. If she departs on a Tuesday or Saturday, she rides a rooster, indicating pandemics and loss of life. However, if she departs on a Wednesday or Friday, she rides an elephant, symbolizing happiness and stability. Additionally, if the departure occurs on a Thursday, she rides a human, believed to signify that the goddess travels on the shoulders of her devotees, which is also considered auspicious.
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