- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chaitra Navratri 2025 is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the divine powers of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship her for nine days, seeking blessings and salvation. This festival marks the beginning of summer and is believed to prepare the body for the changing climate through fasting and rituals. Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri or Rama Navratri takes place between March and April and involves worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Shakti. This year, Chaitra Navratri will begin on 30th March 2025 and end on 6th April 2025.
During Navratri, people eagerly await to know about Mata Ki Sawari - the vehicle Goddess Durga uses to arrive and depart. Each year, she is believed to ride a different vehicle, holding significant astrological implications. The vehicle influences the world's fate, nature, crops and human life, shaping the upcoming year's prosperity and challenges.
Know the details about Mata Ki Sawari for Chaitra Navratri 2025 and gain insights into the fact if it is auspicious or inauspicious below:
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Mata Ki Sawari - Goddess Durga To Arrive On An Elephant
Chaitra Navratri begins on Sunday this year. According to tradition, when Navratri starts on a Sunday or Monday, Goddess Durga arrives riding an elephant. As the departure also falls on a Monday, the Goddess will depart riding an elephant as well.
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Know If This Year’s Mata Ki Sawari Is Auspicious Or Inauspicious
Goddess Durga's arrival and departure on an elephant are considered highly auspicious. When she arrives on an elephant, it signifies abundant rainfall, prosperity, peace and a bountiful harvest. Similarly, her departure on an elephant brings progress, happiness and affluence, ushering in a period of growth and well-being. This promising omen fills devotees with hope and optimism for the future.
Mata Ki Sawari reveals Goddess Durga's vehicle, influencing fate, nature and human life. Her ride shapes prosperity and challenges, offering valuable astrological insights for the upcoming year. (Image Source: Canva)
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Significance Of Mata Ki Sawari During Navratri Festivities
The arrival and departure of Goddess Durga during Navratri are believed to influence the future. If Navratri begins on a Tuesday or Saturday, the Goddess arrives and departs on a horse, indicating potential conflict, struggle and instability. This may lead to war, political unrest, social tension, and calamities.
In contrast, if Navratri starts on a Thursday or Friday, the Goddess arrives and departs in a palanquin, symbolising instability and challenges. However, if Navratri begins on a Wednesday, the Goddess arrives and departs by boat, signifying liberation from calamities and peace in life. This is considered a positive omen, bringing hope and reassurance to devotees.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)