Maa Santoshi is considered the goddess of happiness, prosperity, and peace. Worshiping her on Fridays brings contentment in life, financial well-being, and harmony in the family. In this article, we will explain in detail how to perform Maa Santoshi’s puja on Friday, which mantras to chant, and what to do and avoid on this auspicious day.
Significance of Worshiping Maa Santoshi
Worshiping Maa Santoshi instills a sense of contentment in a person and brings peace and happiness to life. Observing the Friday fast and performing the puja fulfills desires, removes financial difficulties, and spreads positive energy in the home.
Puja Vidhi
Take a Vow for the Fast
- Take a bath on Friday morning and wear clean clothes.
- Take a vow to observe the fast and bow to Maa Santoshi.
- Do not consume salt and sour food items during the fast.
Preparation of the Worship Area
- Clean the home temple or any sacred place.
- Spread a red or yellow cloth on a wooden platform.
- Place an idol or picture of Maa Santoshi on it.
- Bathe the idol with Gangajal, milk, and pure water.
Required Puja Materials
- Rice
- Roli and Kumkum
- Akshat (whole rice)
- Red flowers
- Jaggery and roasted gram (prasad)
- Incense sticks and lamp
- Coconut
- Kalash (sacred water pot)
Puja Rituals
- Offer red flowers to Maa Santoshi.
- Apply tilak with rice, roli, and kumkum.
- Light a lamp and incense sticks.
- Offer jaggery and roasted gram as prasad.
- Read and listen to the Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha (fasting story).
- Perform Aarti and distribute prasad among devotees.
Mantras for Worshiping Maa Santoshi
Maa Santoshi Mool Mantra
🕉 Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Santoshi Mataye Namah
This mantra is the most powerful for pleasing Maa Santoshi.
Maa Santoshi Stuti Mantra (Praise Mantra)
“Jai Santoshi Mata, Jai Santoshi Mata.
Maiya Teri Kripa Rahe Hum Par, Jai Santoshi Mata.”
Singing this prayer with devotion pleases the Goddess.
Maa Santoshi Beej Mantra
🕉 Om Santoshyai Namah
Chanting this mantra 108 times fulfills desires.
Maa Santoshi Dhyana Mantra
“Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhike,
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri, Narayani Namostute.”
This mantra is very powerful for seeking Maa Santoshi's blessings.
Aarti of Maa Santoshi
Jai Santoshi Mata Aarti
“Jai Santoshi Mata, Maiya Jai Santoshi Mata,
Apne Sevak Jan Ki, Sada Karo Bhalaayi.”
Perform this Aarti with full devotion and rotate the lamp before the Goddess to seek blessings.
What to Do on Friday?
- Feed jaggery and gram to cows.
- Offer food to the poor and donate as per your capacity.
- Maintain patience and self-control throughout the day.
- Keep a feeling of contentment and calmness in your mind.
What to Avoid on Friday?
- Do not consume salt and sour food items.
- Do not lie or engage in arguments.
- Avoid quarrels and negative thoughts.
- Do not discard Maa Santoshi’s prasad outside the home.
Benefits of Fasting and Worshiping Maa Santoshi
- Develops a sense of peace and contentment.
- Removes financial troubles and brings prosperity.
- Maintains happiness and harmony in the family.
- Provides health benefits and relief from diseases.
Observing Maa Santoshi’s puja on Fridays brings mental peace, wealth, and family prosperity. By performing the rituals correctly and chanting the mantras, devotees receive her divine blessings. Avoiding salt and sour foods while serving the needy enhances the benefits of the fast. Regular worship of Maa Santoshi can remove all obstacles in life and ensure happiness and peace.
Jai Santoshi Mata!