16 Friday Santoshi Maa Vrat

The 16 Friday Santoshi Maa Vrat is a sacred Hindu fasting ritual observed over sixteen consecutive Fridays, dedicated to Goddess Santoshi, the revered deity of contentment, satisfaction, and inner peace. Devotees undertake this vrat to seek blessings for wish fulfillment, happiness, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles in life. It is commonly performed by individuals, particularly women, who wish to achieve specific desires or bring harmony and well-being to their families. The ritual involves fasting from sunrise to sunset, offering prayers, and reciting the Santoshi Maa Vrat Katha, culminating in a festive meal at the end of each Friday's observance.

Also known as: Solah Shukrawar Santoshi Maa Vrat, 16 Shukrawar Santoshi Mata Vrat, Santoshi Mata Solah Shukrawar Vrat, संतोषी माँ सोलह शुक्रवार व्रत, सोलह शुक्रवार व्रत