Sati: Introduction Sati Mata

Introduction Sati Mata, also known as Goddess Sati , is a central figure in Hindu mythology, symbolizing devotion, sacrifice, ... सम्राट अ‍शोक अभियांत्रिकीय संस्थान Samrat Ashok Technological Institute A grant-in-aid Autonomous ... Sati (/ ˈsʌtiː /, Sanskrit: सती, IAST: Satī, lit. 'truthful' or 'virtuous'), also known as Dakshayani (Sanskrit: दाक्षायणी, IAST: Dākṣāyaṇī, lit. 'daughter of Daksha'), is the Hindu goddess of marital felicity and longevity, and is worshipped as an aspect of the mother goddess Shakti. Sati was the first wife of Shiva, the other being Parvati, who was Sati 's reincarnation after her death. [1] The earliest mentions of Sati are found in the time of the ... Sati Abolition: The practice of Sati was abolished through the Sati Abolition Act, of 1829, also known as the Bengal Sati Regulation. It was passed by Lord William Bentinck. The practice of sati was declared illegal and punishable to reform Indian society by the British East India Company. This Act became the turning point in the reforms of Indian society. Sati Abolition What Is Sati ? Sati , or suttee, was an old practice in some cultures, especially in ancient India. In this custom, a widow ...