Nepalis across the country and abroad are observing Mother’s Day Tuesday by offering greetings, fruits, sweets and gifts to their mothers.

People taking holy dip in Matathirtha Pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on Mother’s Day, Tuesday. Thousands of people flocked to Matathirtha to take holy dip and offer prayers in memory of their deceased mothers. nepalnews.com/rcm

People taking holy dip in Matathirtha Pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu…
According to Hindu mythology, Mother’s Day is observed on the New Moon Day of Baishakh according to Hindu calendar, every year.

Those whose mother has passed away observe the Mother’s Day by going to the nearest holy water body and worship in the name of their deceased mother with offerings.

A huge carnival is held at Mata Tirtha in the western suburb of Kathmandu with thousands of people from capital Kathmandu and surrounding districts who have lost their mother thronging there for worship. nepalnews.com