Matatirtha Aunsi or Mother\'s Day


Matatirtha Aunsi or Mother’s day is one of the widely celebrated festivals in Nepal. The festival falls on the first month of Baisakh (April-May) according to the lunar calendar and on a new moon night simultaneously. This day is observed with the expression of proper regards towards one's mother.  It is individually performed by persons out of filial piety.  Those whose mothers are already dead go to bathe and offer ablutions to their dead mothers at Matatirtha near Thankot village.  The fortunate ones whose mothers are alive present her with gifts of sweetmeats and receive blessing from them.  This day is an official holiday in Nepal. This is a day of reunion for married daughters with their mothers. The entire day is filled with festivities and merry making.

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