Santoshi Maa (Hindi: संतोषी माता) is worshipped as “ The Mother of satisfaction” which is meaning of name. Maa Santoshi is an emblem of love, contentment, forgiveness, happiness and hope. It is believed that fasting and praying Sanotshi Maa for 16 consecutive Fridays brings peace and prosperity in one's family.

She is venerated as "the Mother of Satisfaction", the meaning of her name. Santoshi Mata is particularly worshipped by women of North India and Nepal. A vrata (ritual fast) called the Santoshi Maa vrata performed by women on 16 consecutive Fridays wins the goddess favour.