Happy Navratri 2023: Different Vahanas Of Goddess Durga And Their Meanings

One of probably the most auspicious Hindu festivals, Chaitra Navratri began on March 22, 2023. The competition is also referred to as `Vasant Navratri` as it’s noticed through the spring season. The 9 incarnations of Maa Durga or Goddess Shakti: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri, are worshipped through the 9 days of the Chaitra Navratri.

Devotees maintain quick and supply prayers to the deity. The nine-day competition marks the descent of Goddess Durga on Earth from her heavenly abode. It is believed that yearly, Goddess Durga arrives on Earth on completely different ‘vahanas’ that signify completely different meanings. Maa Durga has 5 vahanas- lion, elephant, horse, boat and palanquin. 

It is believed that the vahana Goddess Durga arrives and departs to resolve the destiny of mankind. It is broadly believed that she arrives and departs on two completely different vahanas, but when she arrives and departs on the identical vahana, then mankind should face pure disasters, wars, and different issues. Hence, listed below are Goddess Durga’s completely different vahanas and their significance. 

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Chaitra Navratri 2023: Different Vahanas Of Maa Durga

Lion:

The lion is taken into account as Maa Durga’s most vital vahana. As per mythology, completely different gods gave her completely different weapons when she was making ready to struggle Mahisasura. Meanwhile, the lord of mountains gave her a lion that represents energy, braveness, will, dedication, and management. 

Elephant:

The elephant signifies peace and prosperity. If Maa Durga arrives or departs on the Elephant, it signifies that by her blessings, your life will likely be stuffed with happiness. According to Drik Panchang, if Goddess Durga comes on an elephant is taken into account auspicious. It is believed that it brings loads of rainfall for bumper harvesting within the coming 12 months.

Boat:

The boat is the automobile of water and it signifies each flood and good harvest. When she comes on this, it means she’s going to bless you to succeed in your final objective.

Horse:

As per Drik Panchang, Goddess Durga descending on a horse just isn’t thought-about very auspicious. It is believed that it’s an omen of doubtless conflict amongst nations. 

Palanquin:

As per the scriptures, Maa Durga’s arrival on the palanquin signifies the outbreak of an epidemic.

Chaitra Navratri 2023: This time it’s believed that Goddess Durga has arrived on a ship. 

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