Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Nepali Mother’s Day)
Mother’s Day is a special occasion—an opportunity to express gratitude and love to your mother through gifts, heartfelt gestures, and quality time. In Nepal, this day is commonly known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi and Ama ko mukh herne din. It typically falls in April or May. This day is dedicated to honoring mothers and maternal figures, which hold deep cultural and social significance. Mata Tirtha Aunsi is celebrated on a special day called Aunsi (New Moon Day), and it falls on the first month of the Nepali calendar, i.e., Baisakh. Among all the Aunsis, this Aunsi is considered one of the best. In Hindu culture, there is a belief that if grains are dried under the scorching sun on the day of Aunsi, then there will be no insects in them. Similarly, celebrating Mother’s Day on the day of Aunsi is believed to strengthen the mother-child bond, indicating that there will be no rifts in the relationship. Additionally, this day is also seen as the day uniting the worlds of Devas (deities), Pitri Lo...
