Nepalese celebrating Mother’s Day today

Celebrating Mother’s Day is a tradition for all Nepalese who have or do not have their mothers and those whose mothers are far away from them. Sushmita Shrestha, who went for further studies to Australia says, “Being far away from home and my mother makes me miss her more, mostly on such occasions. I pray for her every day. However, for me, Mother’s Day is extra special and it is going to be flavourless without her by my side as I won’t be able to hug her.”

She says she has plans for her mother, “I’ve asked my cousin brothers to help plan a surprise gift for my mother and her sister. Though I can’t celebrate mother’s day physically with her, I can still celebrate it virtually and all thanks to modern technologies,” she adds.

Tara Rana, who is in Pokhara to continue her Master's education expresses, “Since I live with my relatives I miss her a lot. When I was with her, I never prioritised her company but now I understand her value. I call her day-to-day and as Mother's Day is coming, I really want to be with her and celebrate it. But sadly, all I can do is remember the good old days.” 

Keshav Narayan Shrestha says, “It’s already been 10 years that my mother passed away. Even then, on mother’s day, I wake up early and then pray for her. I do the required rituals for her. It’s just a gesture of gratitude towards my mother for all the things she did for me.”

According to Digamber Thapa, “Mothers are important for everyone and for people like us who are miles away from their mother, the celebration starts with a phone call. I always send money to my sister and ask her to buy the things she likes as this is the time when I should do something for her and make her day. Honestly, every day should be a Mother’s Day and we should keep our mothers happy.”

As Nepal celebrates Mother’s Day today, people from all walks of life will be busy making the day special for their mothers or honouring the memory of their departed ones.