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Shashthi

षष्ठी
Also known as: Ṣaṣṭhī, Chhathi Maiya, Children's Goddess

About

The goddess of childbirth, children, and fertility. Worshipped on the sixth day after a child's birth. Protects children from diseases and ensures their well-being. Popular in Bengal and North India. Associated with the sixth day of the lunar cycle.

Attributes

ChildbirthChildren protectionFertilitySixth day

Symbols

ChildrenCatFig treeLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Cat

Associated Mantras

Om Ṣaṣṭhyai Namaḥ
Chhathi Maiya Stotram

Festivals

Chhath PujaShashthi Puja (sixth day after birth)

Scriptures

PuranasFolk traditions

Regions Worshipped

West BengalBiharJharkhandNorth IndiaNepal

Iconography

Four-armed, seated on a cat or lotus. Holds child, lotus, and in abhaya mudra. Motherly, protective expression.