South Asian News Network

Kathmandu, April 17: Devotees are seen congregating at Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality-6 to perform ceremonial offerings (Tarpan, Shraddha) and worships in memory of their late mothers. Spokesperson at Chandragiri Municipality Krishna Prasad Khadgi told RSS that devotees have been taking holy dip, and performing ceremonial offering and worships at Matatirtha since 3:00 am today. People without mothers take holy dip and offer worships to Harihar (combined form of Lord Bishnu and Shiva) at the sacred site early in the morning. It is a widely believed that taking holy bath at Matatirtha pond brings peace to the departed mother. On the premises of the sacred site, a statue called ‘Sajha Aama’ which symbolizes all mothers, has also been installed by sculptor Ramkrishna Bhandari. Every year, those without mothers go there, take bath in the pond, offer delicacies and other food items, and celebrate Mother’s Day. To manage the fair, the Matatirtha Fair Management Committee along with local social organizations have been mobilized. —