How do you keep fast for Santoshi Maa?

Many devotees, mostly women keep a vrat on Fridays to pay tribute to Santoshi Mata. They observe a vrat for sixteen consecutive Fridays to complete their Sankalpa (vow). And they do so, to please the Goddess and seek her blessings to relieve them from their problems.

Does Santoshi Maa exist?

No , She existed before 1970s her many temples were there in our area ( Rajasthan ) . She is also mentioned in some versions of Shrimad Devi Mahapuran as a war companion of Maa Shakambari or Maa Durga during her battle against drugamasur. The flim just increased her popularity thats it .

Why does Santoshi Maa hate sour?

The devotee wakes up at early morning, remembering the Goddess. Only one meal is taken during the fast day, and devotees avoid eating bitter or sour food and serving these to others, as sour or bitter food is somewhat addictive and hinders satisfaction.

How do you do a Friday fast?

This fast is initiated by getting up early on Fridays, bathing and performing morning prayers. Remember that you should not gossip or lie during the day and be on your best behaviour to attract positivity. Also, it is important to limit your diet to fruits and milk.

What can be eaten in Friday fast?

This day, men and women observing the fast should not touch or eat sour stuff. Prasad of jaggery and gram should be eaten. In the meal, no sour eatable, pickle or sour fruit should be eaten. Also, family members of the person observing fast should not have any sour item for eating.

Who is the father of Goddess Santoshi?

According to one of the many popular beliefs, Santoshi Mata is Lord Ganesha’s daughter. She was born after her brothers Kshema and Labha expressed their desire to have a sister.

How do you observe Friday VRAT?

Who is the mother of Goddess Santoshi Mata?

Her devotees worship her for getting their wishes fulfilled and offer jaggery and chickpeas as tokens of devotion. According to one of the many popular beliefs, Santoshi Mata is Lord Ganesha’s daughter. She was born after her brothers Kshema and Labha expressed their desire to have a sister.

When should we start Santoshi Mata VRAT?

The Santoshi Mata vrata or devotional fast is to be observed on 16 successive Fridays or until one’s wish is fulfilled. The devotee should perform a puja (worship) of Santoshi Mata and offer her flowers, incense and a bowl of raw sugar and roasted chickpeas (gur-chana).