Santoshi Maa, , is an Indian television mythological series, which premiered on &TV from 30 November 2015 until 20 October 2017. The series is produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms. Gracy Singh plays the title role in the series, described as "an emblem of love, contentment, forgiveness, happiness and hope".
The story unfolds in three parallel tracks, blending mythology with drama, and follows the life of Santoshi, a young girl whose fate is shaped by divine forces and human greed.
Track 1: As a child, Santoshi loses both her parents due to the interference of Goddess Poulomi, a deity who represents jealousy, greed, and deception. Orphaned, she is left to live with her cruel relatives, her selfish aunts and uncles, who are consumed by greed and luxury. Her cousins, equally wicked, make her life unbearable, treating her as a servant in her own home. SantoshiâÂÂs grandmother, who has love and affection for her, is unable to protect her due to her own childrenâÂÂs overbearing influence. She is isolated and deprived of education and enjoyment.
Track 2: Amidst her suffering, Santoshi remains a devoted follower of Goddess Santoshi, who she believes is the ultimate cure for all misery. Despite the hardships, she never loses hope and continues to worship the goddess, finding solace in her faith. Goddess Santoshi, alongside her divine ally Gau Mata, watches over her devoted follower, easing her worries as they can. But their efforts to help are often hindered by the schemes of Goddess Poulomi from "Devloka," the realm where all gods and goddesses reside. Since all deities must perform their duty to maintain balance in the universe, Goddess Poulomi and Goddess Santoshi constantly oppose each other, embodying the complementary forces of dissatisfaction and contentment.
Track 3: As she grows older, SantoshiâÂÂs perseverance pays off. Eventually, she marries a wealthy man, leaving behind the oppressive life with her relatives. She finally experiences the prosperity and happiness she always dreamed of, despite the many trials she faced in her youth.