About Jai Santoshi Mata
Jai Santoshi Mata — the most popular aarti dedicated to Maa Santoshi is sung with great devotion at the end of Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha on Friday. The aarti praises Maa Santoshi as a compassionate and benevolent mother who protects her devotees and removes their troubles. Through the aarti, devotees seek the Goddess’s blessings for happiness, peace, contentment, and prosperity in the family. Below you can read the complete aarti in easy Roman-script transliteration, along with its meaning and how to perform it.
Jai Santoshi Mata
Jai Santoshi Mata, Maiya Jai Santoshi Mata।
Apne Sevak Jan Ki, Sukh-Sampatti Daata।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Sundar Cheer Sunahari, Maa Dhaaran Keenho।
Heera-Panna Damke, Tan Shringaar Leenho।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Geru Laal Chhata Chhabi, Badan Kamal Sohe।
Mand Hansat Karunamayi, Tribhuvan Man Mohe।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Swarn Sinhaasan Baithi, Chavar Dhure Pyaare।
Dhoop Deep Madhu Meva, Bhog Dhare Nyaare।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Gud Aur Chana Param Priya, Taamen Santosh Kiyo|
Santoshi Kahlaai, Bhaktan Vaibhav Diyo||
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Shukravaar Priya Manat, Aaj Divas Sohi।
Bhakti Mandali Chhaai, Katha Sunat Johee।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Mandir Jagmag Jyoti, Mangal Dhwani Chhaai।
Vinay Karen Hum Sevak, Charanan Sir Naai।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Bhakti Bhaavmay Pooja, Angeekrit Keeje।
Jo Man Base Hamaare, Ichchha Phal Deeje।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Dukhi, Daridri, Rogi, Sankat-Mukt Kiye।
Bahu Dhan-Dhaanya Bhare Ghar, Sukh-Saubhagya Diye।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Dhyaan Dharyo Jis Jan Ne, Manvaanchhit Phal Paayo।
Pooja Katha Shravan Kar, Ghar Aanand Aayo।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Sharan Gahe Ki Lajja, Raakhiyo Jagdambe।
Sankat Tu Hi Nivare, Dayamayi Ambe।।
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Santoshi Mata Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Jan Gaave,
Riddhi-Siddhi Sukh-Sampatti, Ji Bhar Ke Paave.
।। Jai Santoshi Mata ।।
Significance & Benefits
It is believed that sincerely performing Maa Santoshi’s Aarti helps bring happiness, peace, and contentment into a devotee’s life. By the grace of Maa Santoshi, sorrow and difficulties are removed, and happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness enter the family. The Aarti is especially performed with devotion after the Friday Santoshi Mata Vrat, during the Goddess’s worship.
🪔 How to Perform the Aarti
- Take a bath, wear clean clothes, and sit down for Maa Santoshi’s worship with a pure and peaceful mind.
- Light a ghee lamp in front of Maa Santoshi’s picture or idol.
- Offer jaggery and roasted gram (gur and chana), along with flowers and fruits, to the Goddess.
- After reading or listening to the Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha, hold the lamp and sing the “Jai Santoshi Mata” Aarti with devotion.
- After the Aarti, offer the sacred flame to all the devotees and distribute the prasad.
- Finally, pray to Maa Santoshi for happiness, peace, contentment, and the fulfilment of your sincere wishes.
Please note: During the Santoshi Mata Vrat, sour foods are traditionally avoided. Therefore, sour items should not be used in the vrat or offered as prasad.
Read also: Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha (in English)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Santoshi Mata Aarti performed?
Santoshi Mata Aarti is especially performed after the Friday vrat and puja. It is also sung devotionally at the conclusion of the Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha.
What prasad is offered to Santoshi Mata during the Aarti?
Jaggery and roasted gram (gur and chana) are traditionally offered to Maa Santoshi as prasad. According to the vrat tradition, sour foods are avoided.