Santhoshi Mata Puja

Santhoshi Mata, the goddess of satisfaction, is revered by millions for her divine blessings and miraculous powers. Devotees believe that worshipping her with complete faith on Fridays brings joy, prosperity, and resolves family disputes. In this article, I will guide you subjectively through the complete Santhoshi Mata Puja Vidhi, including its spiritual benefits, essential mantras, and frequently asked questions.

🌺 Who is Santhoshi Mata?

Santhoshi Mata is considered the daughter of Lord Ganesha in popular belief. She is the goddess of contentment and is easily pleased with simple devotion. No grand rituals are needed; what matters most is a pure heart and unwavering faith. She is especially worshipped by women seeking harmony in their homes and relief from financial or relationship issues.

🌼 Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Procedure

Performing Santhoshi Mata Puja on Fridays is considered highly auspicious. Here's how I personally perform the puja at home, with simplicity and devotion.

Required Items

• A picture or idol of Santhoshi Mata
• Raw jaggery (gur) and roasted gram (chana)
• A pot (kalash) filled with water
• A clean white or red cloth
• A diya (lamp), incense sticks, and flowers
• Santhoshi Mata Katha Book

Book

(Friday Fast Story of Goddess Santoshi)

The Story Begins

Once upon a time, in a beautiful village, there lived an old woman with her seven sons. The youngest son's wife was very pious and devoted to Goddess Santoshi Mata. She observed the Friday fast (Shukravar Vrat) with full devotion.

The other six daughters-in-law were jealous of her and troubled her in many ways. They would give her leftover food and make her do all the household chores. Despite all this, she continued her fast with unwavering faith.

The Test of Devotion

One day, the other daughters-in-law mixed sour ingredients (which are prohibited during the vrat) in her food without her knowledge. When she ate the food, she thought she had broken her fast rules. Heartbroken, she prayed to Santoshi Mata with tears in her eyes.

Goddess Santoshi appeared in her dreams and said, "Do not worry, my child. Your devotion is pure. Your sisters-in-law will face the consequences of their actions."

The Divine Justice

Soon after, the six sisters-in-law faced great difficulties. Their children fell ill, their husbands lost their wealth, and their homes became unhappy. Realizing their mistake, they begged for forgiveness from the youngest daughter-in-law.

The pious woman prayed to Santoshi Mata to forgive them. The Goddess was pleased with her kindness and removed all troubles from the family. From that day, all seven sisters-in-law began observing the Friday fast together, and the family prospered with happiness and wealth.

The Moral of the Story

This story teaches us that true devotion is always rewarded, and Goddess Santoshi blesses those who observe her fast with pure heart and faith. One should never interfere with another's devotion or try to break their faith.

How to Observe the Vrat

• Wake up early, take bath and wear clean clothes
• Clean the puja area and place an idol/picture of Santoshi Mata
• Offer flowers, incense, and a lamp to the Goddess
• Observe a full day fast (some take only one meal without salt/sour items)
• Avoid sour foods throughout the day
• In the evening, listen to or recite this katha
• Break the fast after offering food to a young girl (kanya bhojan)

🕉️ Santhoshi Mata Mantra Vidhi

Chanting mantras brings divine vibrations and aligns your mind with Santhoshi Mata’s energy. Below is the mantra and chanting vidhi I follow:

Main Mantra:
ॐ संतोषी मातायै नमः

Vidhi:

• Face east or north while chanting.
• Light a ghee lamp before the Mata’s image.
• Chant the mantra 108 times using a tulsi mala.

🌟 Benefits of Santhoshi Mata Puja

This puja has deep spiritual significance. Personally, I’ve felt immense peace and resolution of ongoing conflicts after sincerely performing the fast and puja. The benefits are both internal and external.

Benefit	Description
Peace in the family	Removes domestic disputes and brings harmony between family members.
Financial stability	Eliminates poverty and brings regular income flow.
Fulfillment of wishes	Goddess grants heartfelt wishes especially if 16 consecutive fasts are completed.
Marriage and fertility	Helps in resolving marriage delays and blesses childless couples.

🙏 Conclusion

Santhoshi Mata Puja is not just a religious observance but a spiritual bond between the devotee and the Divine Mother. If you perform this vrat with purity, faith, and without consuming sour items on Fridays, the blessings are certain. In my personal experience, this vrat is a beautiful path to mental peace, family stability, and spiritual connection. Simplicity and faith are the only requirements to please this compassionate goddess.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can men perform Santhoshi Mata Puja?

Yes, absolutely. Though traditionally more women observe this vrat, men can also perform the puja and observe the fast with equal devotion.

2. What should not be eaten during Santhoshi Mata Vrat?

You must avoid sour foods like lemon, curd, tamarind, and vinegar on the day of the puja.

3. What happens if I miss a Friday in the 16-week vrat?

If one Friday is missed, it is generally recommended to start the 16 weeks again, but you may consult a learned priest for remedies.

4. Can I perform the vrat during periods?

Traditionally, women avoid puja during menstruation. In such cases, the vrat can be paused and resumed from the next Friday.

5. What time should I perform the puja?

The best time is in the morning after a bath. However, if not possible, you may do it in the evening before sunset.

May Santhoshi Mata bless you with peace, joy, and fulfillment in all aspects of life. 🌼🪔