Santoshi Mata Aarti — Benefits & How to Chant
संतोषी माता आरती
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
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
Instructions
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.
Spiritual Significance
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.
Origin & History
Source: Folk Hindu tradition
Author: Unknown (folk tradition)
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.