Santoshi Mata Aarti
संतोषी माता आरती
Origin & Story
Folk Hindu tradition · Unknown (folk tradition) · Modern era (popularized 1975)
Santoshi Mata worship gained massive popularity after the 1975 Bollywood film 'Jai Santoshi Maa.' The film depicted a devout woman who observes the 16-Friday vrat and is blessed by the goddess despite the jealousy of other goddesses. The film was a blockbuster hit, and Santoshi Mata temples sprang up across North India virtually overnight. While her origins are debated by scholars, millions of women observe her vrat every Friday across India.
✦ As told in scripture
The 1975 film 'Jai Santoshi Maa' became one of the biggest hits in Bollywood history. Theaters reported that audiences would remove their shoes and offer prayers to the screen during the aarti scenes. Within months of the film's release, thousands of Santoshi Mata temples were established across India. Devotees report that the 16-Friday vrat, when completed with full devotion and dietary discipline, reliably brings resolution to marital conflicts, family disputes, and financial difficulties.
Complete Text with Meaning
जय संतोषी माता जय संतोषी माता। अपने सेवक जन की सुख सम्पत्ति दाता॥ जय संतोषी माता॥
Jai Santoshi Mata Jai Santoshi Mata Apne Sevak Jan Ki Sukh Sampatti Data Jai Santoshi Mata
Meaning:Victory to Mother Santoshi! You give happiness and prosperity to your devotees. Victory to Mother Santoshi!
सुन्दर चीर सुनहरी माँ धारण कीन्हा। मन वांछित फल दीन्हा सबको सुख दीन्हा॥ जय संतोषी माता॥
Sundar Cheer Sunahri Maa Dharan Keenha Man Vanchit Phal Deenha Sabko Sukh Deenha Jai Santoshi Mata
Meaning:O Mother, you have worn beautiful golden garments. You give the heart's desire to all and grant happiness. Victory to Mother Santoshi!
गुड़ चने का भोग माँ तुमको लगता। ध्यान धरे जो तेरा सो ही सुख पाता॥ जय संतोषी माता॥
Gud Chane Ka Bhog Maa Tumko Lagta Dhyan Dhare Jo Tera So Hi Sukh Pata Jai Santoshi Mata
Meaning:Offerings of jaggery and chickpeas please you, O Mother. Whoever meditates on you attains happiness. Victory to Mother Santoshi!
विन अन्नपूर्णा माता कोई न पूजे। तेरा नाम लिये बिन कोई न सूझे॥ जय संतोषी माता॥
Vin Annapurna Mata Koi Na Pooje Tera Naam Liye Bin Koi Na Soojhe Jai Santoshi Mata
Meaning:Without Mother Annapurna, no one worships. Without taking your name, nothing is accomplished. Victory to Mother Santoshi!
सोलह शुक्रवार माँ जो व्रत करे तेरा। मन इच्छित फल पावे सेवक जन तेरा॥ जय संतोषी माता॥
Solah Shukravar Maa Jo Vrat Kare Tera Man Ichchhit Phal Pave Sevak Jan Tera Jai Santoshi Mata
Meaning:O Mother, whoever observes your vrat for sixteen Fridays — your devotees obtain their heart's desire. Victory to Mother Santoshi!
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Benefits of Chanting Santoshi Mata Aarti
Santoshi Mata grants contentment and satisfaction — the root of all happiness
The 16-Friday vrat is one of the most popular vrats among Hindu women
Simple offering of gud-chana (jaggery and chickpeas) pleases the goddess
Removes marital problems and brings harmony in family relationships
Fulfills wishes when the 16-Friday vrat is completed with devotion
One of the most widely worshipped goddesses in North India
How to Chant Santoshi Mata Aarti
The Santoshi Mata vrat is observed for 16 consecutive Fridays. Wake early, bathe, wear yellow or red. Offer gud-chana (jaggery and chickpeas) to Santoshi Mata. Listen to or read the Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha. Sing this aarti. Important: do not consume sour food (khatta) during the vrat period.