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Matatirtha Aunsi

Matatirtha Aunsi

Festival in Nepal

Matatirtha Aunsi is a day-long festival in Nepal. This day is celebrated to honor mothers and motherhood. On this day, people offer sweets, clothes, and other gift items to their mothers.[1] According to Hindu tradition, the festival is celebrated on the new moon that falls in the month of Baisakh as per the lunar calendar.

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Matatirtha Pond is a pilgrimage site on the western outskirts of Kathmandu visited to remember deceased mothers. It is believed that those who take a holy bath in Mata Tirtha and offer tarpan today helps his/her mother reach salvation and bring prosperity to the family.[2] Legend states that people can see their departed mother's face in the pond.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Celebrating Matatirtha Aunsi". Myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
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    In Pictures: Matatirtha Aunsi, The Himalayan Times, May 4 2019, retrieved 9 December 2019
  3. [3]
    "Devotees throng Matatirtha to mark Mother's Day". The Himalayan Times. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2022.


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