Shardiya Navratri 2024: On Which Vahan Goddess Durga Will Bid Farewell This Year? Know Its Significance

Maa Durga will reside on Earth from October 3rd to 12th during Navratri. Know the significance of the vehicle for departure in Sharadiya Navratri, and whether it is considered auspicious or not.

Shardiya Navratri 2024

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Shardiya Navratri 2024: The highly anticipated Shardiya Navratri is set to begin soon. The festival will commence on October 3, 2024, with Ghatsthapana and conclude on October 12, 2024, with Vijayadashami.

Each year, when Maa Durga descends to Earth, she arrives on a different vehicle, and her departure vehicle is determined based on the day of the week.

Know about the vehicle on which Maa Durga will ride upon during her arrival and departure:

Maa Durga's Arrival Vehicle:

Navratri 2024 will start on Thursday, October 3. On this day, when Maa Durga arrives on Earth, she will be riding a palanquin (Palaki). According to belief, the arrival of the goddess on a palanquin or "doli" is considered inauspicious. It is said to indicate a decline in the economy, a slowdown in trade, increased violence, the spread of pandemics, and signs of natural calamities.

Maa Durga's Departure Vehicle:

Maa Durga's departure vehicle during Navratri is also determined by the day of the week. This year, Navratri will end on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Maa Durga will depart riding a rooster (Murga), a vehicle that is considered highly inauspicious. It symbolises sorrow and suffering and is associated with adversity.

The ancient shloka explains the impact of Maa Durga’s vehicles: 

"Shashi Surya dine yadi sa vijaya Mahishagamaneru ruja shokakara,
Shani Bhaumadine yadi sa vijaya Charanayudha yani kari vikala.
Budha Shukra dine yadi sa vijaya Gajavahana ga shubha vrishtikara,
Surarajagurau yadi sa vijaya Naravahana ga shubha saukhya kara."

This year's departure on a rooster is believed to have a negative impact on the world, bringing increased conflicts, partial outbreaks of pandemics, natural disasters, and political instability.

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