Sankata Mata Vrat is observed to remove the troubles of the devotees and to fulfill their wishes. This fast is especially observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of every month. In this fast, Goddess Sankata Mata, who protects from troubles, is worshipped. By the grace of Goddess Sankata, all the troubles of life are removed and happiness and prosperity is attained.
Sankata Mata Vrat Katha
According to mythology, once upon a time, a poor Brahmin lived in a city with his wife and son. He was very religious but due to poverty, the family had difficulty even in arranging food.
One day, the Brahmin, feeling sad, resolved to observe the fast of Goddess Sankata Mata. He observed the fast of the Mother regularly and worshipped her according to the rituals. Mother Sankata was pleased with his devotion and gave him a boon by appearing before him.
The Mother said, "O Brahmin! I am pleased with your fasting and worship. Now all the troubles will end from your life. You will get wealth, happiness and prosperity."
With the blessings of the Mother, the Brahmin's life changed. His poverty ended and his family got happiness and prosperity. Since then, this fast became famous for removing the troubles of the devotees and making life happy.
Method of Sankata Mata Vrat
- Bath and purification: Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- Resolve for the fast: Take a pledge of fasting in front of Goddess Sankata Mata.
- Preparation for worship: Install the idol or picture of the mother in a clean place.
- Worship material: Offer red flowers, sandalwood, roli, akshat, coconut, fruits, and sweets.
- Mantra chanting:Om Aim Hreem Kleem Sankata Mataye Namah.
- Katha Shravan: Read or listen to the Sankata Mata Vrat Katha with devotion.
- Aarti and Prasad: Perform the Aarti of the Goddess And distribute prasad.
- Observance of the fast: Eat fruits throughout the day and do Jagran in the name of the mother at night.
- Paran: Next day conclude the fast by giving food and donation to Brahmins.
Importance of the fast
- By observing this fast, all the troubles and obstacles of life are eliminated.
- By the grace of Goddess Sankata, the devotee gets wealth, health, and prosperity.
- The fasting person gets the blessings of mental peace and salvation.
- This fast provides courage and self-confidence in difficult times.
Sankata Mata ki Jai!
