Santoshi Mata Homam

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ஸந்தோஷி மாதா ஹோமம் / संतोषी माता होम

A Vedic fire ritual to invoke the blessings of Goddess Santoshi, who embodies contentment, peace, harmony, and fulfillment of wishes. She is especially worshipped by women for family welfare, wish fulfillment, and inner peace.

Description

Significance of Santoshi Mata

Santoshi Mata is a revered goddess who symbolizes satisfaction (Santosham) in all aspects of life. Devotees believe that worshipping her with sincerity:

  • Removes poverty, anger, and family disputes
  • Brings peace, prosperity, and positive relationships
  • Grants boons to devotees who follow her vratam or puja rituals
  • Helps overcome obstacles in marriage, childbirth, and finance

Purpose of Santoshi Mata Homam

Purpose Benefit
To fulfill heartfelt wishes Brings wish fulfillment (Kaamyartha Siddhi)
For family harmony Resolves conflicts and misunderstandings
For financial stability Removes poverty and debt burdens
During stressful life phases Grants peace, strength, and clarity
By unmarried women For a good life partner and family support
For general contentment Brings inner joy and satisfaction

Ideal Days to Perform

  • Friday is especially sacred for Santoshi Mata
  • During Navratri, Full Moon (Purnima), or Sankatahara Chaturthi
  • On Vrata Udyapanam days (if a devotee has completed 16-week vrat)

Santoshi Mata Homam Procedure

  1. Sankalpam – Name, gothra, nakshatra, and purpose of the homam
  2. Ganapathi Puja – For obstacle removal
  3. Santoshi Mata Avahanam – Invocation of the goddess
  4. Archana with 108 Names – Chanting Santoshi Mata Ashtottaram
  5. Homam with Mantras – Offerings to fire with special mantra:

“Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Santoshyai Namaha Svaha”

  1. Naivedyam OfferingGur-chana (jaggery & roasted gram)
  2. Purna Ahuti – Final offerings and gratitude
  3. Aarti and Prasadam – Singing devotional songs and distributing offerings

Items Required for Homam

  • Ghee, samith sticks, coconut, fruits, jaggery
  • Roasted gram (Pottu Kadalai) – her favorite naivedyam
  • Betel leaves/nuts, camphor, flowers
  • Red cloth, turmeric, kumkum, incense, lamps
  • Chana, sugarcane, sweet offerings, rice, black til

Mantras Used

  • Santoshi Mata Moola Mantra:

“Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Santoshyai Namaha”

  • Santoshi Mata Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names)
  • Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha (can be read or recited)

Vrat + Homam (Powerful Combination)

Many devotees perform a 16-week Friday Vrat, and on the 16th Friday, conduct this homam as the final ritual (Udyapanam). It is especially effective when followed with faith and simplicity.

Benefits After Performing

  • Fulfills honest desires and resolves delays
  • Brings family happiness and child blessing
  • Helps maintain peaceful relationships at home and work
  • Encourages gratitude and simple living
  • Brings satisfaction of heart, which is the ultimate wealth

Post-Homam Practices

  • Avoid sour food (tamarind, lemon, curd) on the day of the homam
  • Distribute roasted chana and jaggery as prasad to girls or devotees
  • Chant her name daily: “Jai Santoshi Mata”
  • Practice kindness, patience, and positive speech