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Santoshi Mata is the goddess of contentment, happiness, and peace within the household, whose sixteen-Friday vrat tradition is immensely popular across North India. Everything related to her, including chalisa, aarti, and vrat katha, is gathered here in one place.
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According to a popular folk legend, Lord Ganesh's sons Shubh and Labh, lacking a sister to tie a Raksha Bandhan thread on, expressed a wish for one. In response, Lord Ganesh manifested Santoshi Mata from his own radiance, which is why she is regarded as his daughter. She finds no mention in the ancient Puranas, being instead a comparatively recent folk deity who rose to prominence across North India in the twentieth century.
The principal form of her worship is the Solah Shukravar Vrat, in which sour foods are avoided for sixteen consecutive Fridays, and each Friday a katha is heard and jaggery-chana prasad is distributed. The katha recounts the hardships in the life of a poor but devoted woman, which are removed through her faith and patience in Santoshi Mata.
The 1975 Hindi film 'Jai Santoshi Maa' brought her worship widespread popularity across the entire country, turning a regional folk tradition into a nationwide vrat, especially observed by homemakers seeking family happiness and prosperity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Santoshi Mata regarded as Ganesh's daughter?
According to popular belief, Lord Ganesh manifested Santoshi Mata from his own radiance to fulfill his sons Shubh and Labh's wish for a sister.
What rule is followed during the Solah Shukravar Vrat?
Sour foods are avoided for sixteen consecutive Fridays, and each Friday the vrat katha is heard and jaggery-chana prasad is distributed.
How did Santoshi Mata's worship become popular nationwide?
The 1975 film 'Jai Santoshi Maa' brought her worship widespread popularity across the entire country.
Why is Santoshi Mata worshipped?
She is regarded as the goddess of contentment, happiness, and household peace, which is why homemakers especially worship her for family well-being and prosperity.