Santoshi Ma
Culture & Region
Hindu India
Time Period
c. Modern (20th century popularity; 1975 film)
Domains
Satisfactioncontentmenthappinesswishes
Symbols & Animals
Swordtridentlotus
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- North India (modern shrines)
Key Myths & Stories
Modern goddess; daughter of Ganesha (some traditions); Friday fasting vow
Related Deities
Modern goddess; film popularization (Jai Santoshi Maa 1975)