The Significance of Goddess Durga’s Arrival and Departure in 2024: What Her Vehicle Symbolizes
In 2024, Saptami falls on October 10, a Thursday, indicating that Goddess Durga will arrive on a palanquin. According to traditional beliefs, the arrival of Durga in a palanquin signifies a year filled with calamities such as pandemics, natural disasters, and conflicts. The scriptures forewarn of “Dola-yang Marakang Bhavet,” meaning a year of widespread disaster and loss of life.