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Shri Santoshi Devai Namah
Om Shri Gajodevoputriya Namah
Om Sarvnirvanaay DeviBhuta Namah
Om Santoshi Mahadevai Namah
Om Sarvakaam falpradaay Namah
Om Lalitai Namah

Santoshi Mata is a Hindu goddess venerated primarily in North India and Nepal. She is considered the goddess of contentment, satisfaction, and happiness. The word "Santoshi" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Santosh," which means contentment or satisfaction. Santoshi Mata is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and fulfillment to her devotees' lives.

Key aspects of Santoshi Mata's worship and mythology include:

Origin: The worship of Santoshi Mata became popular in the early 20th century. She is often regarded as a form of the Divine Mother and is believed to be a gentle and compassionate goddess who fulfills the wishes of her devotees.

Legend: There is a well-known legend associated with Santoshi Mata known as the "Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha." In this story, a devotee named Satyavati faces various challenges in her life and decides to observe a fast (vrat) dedicated to Santoshi Mata to overcome her difficulties. Through her devotion and perseverance, she is ultimately blessed by the goddess, and her life becomes filled with happiness and contentment.

Vrat (Fasting): Devotees of Santoshi Mata often observe a fast on Fridays, particularly during the Santoshi Mata Vrat, to seek her blessings. The vrat involves special prayers, singing devotional songs, and narrating or listening to the Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha.

Offerings: Devotees offer various items to the goddess, including sugar candies (called "misri"), fruits, and coconut. These offerings symbolize sweetness and the fulfillment of desires.

Devotional Songs: Bhajans and devotional songs dedicated to Santoshi Mata are an integral part of her worship. These songs express love, devotion, and gratitude to the goddess.

Celebrations: Special celebrations and pujas are held in Santoshi Mata temples and homes on Fridays, which are considered the goddess's sacred day.

Santoshi Mata is often depicted as a serene and benevolent goddess, holding a trident and a pot of sweets. Her devotees believe that by worshipping her with sincerity and devotion, they can attain contentment, happiness, and the fulfillment of their desires.

Her worship is particularly popular among women seeking peace, harmony, and the well-being of their families. While her worship is most prominent in North India, it has also spread to other parts of the country and among the Indian diaspora.

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