Santoshi Mata- Mother of Happiness saraswati and Shiva is often referred

and Shiva is often referred to as 'Mahakaal' or the Lord of Time

a symbol of authority and power

holding the abhaya-mudra

He renounced home and undertook a pilgrimage throughout India for seven years

A protective serpent hood forms an arch above

Santoshi Mata- Mother of Happiness saraswati and Shiva is often referredSantoshi Mata is a revered Hindu goddess, often associated with contentment, satisfaction, and family harmony. Emerging as a widely worshipped deity in the 20th century, particularly in North India and Nepal, Santoshi Mata gained popularity through oral traditions and religious films, most notably the 1975 Bollywood movie Jai Santoshi Maa. Devotees commonly revere her as a bringer of peace and satisfaction in the household. The primary ritual for her