Nepali Hindus' Mother's Day celebrations
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Nepalese Hindu worshippers performed rituals during Matatirtha Aunshi or Mother’s Day at Matatirtha Temple Kathmandu, Nepal. On this day, Nepalese Hindus pronounce their affection for their deceased mothers by performing the holy bathing ritual.
The devotees come from across the country to bathe, offer prayers and leave offerings at the Matathirtha Temple during the event, which honours mothers who have passed away.
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May 06, 2016 08:08pm
Beautiful Pics. We don't get to see this quality of pics on Indian sites. Thanks
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May 06, 2016 08:18pm
quite informative with nice clicks to view , makes us happy that Dawn produces such information which even here we hardly see and hear
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May 07, 2016 10:10am
Beautiful people and country!
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May 07, 2016 01:54pm
Hinduism is not a religion, it is a way of life.
Great, Practical & Oldest civilization with all written scriptures.
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May 07, 2016 04:30pm
beautifull
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May 08, 2016 09:48am
@Indian : Totally agreee .
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May 08, 2016 10:17am
Very Good Work, Dawn. Like many other Hindus, I didn't have a clue such a ceremony even exists.
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May 08, 2016 04:19pm
Thanks for publishing about the festival that is celebrated by
both hindu and buddhist Nepalese.
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May 09, 2016 02:53am
Thank you for the photos of Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. It is a great country with wonderful people.
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May 09, 2016 11:57am
can some body tell me is this water hygienic to bath and pray?
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May 09, 2016 02:23pm
Mothers - they are the pillars of our Planet. God bless all mothers with good health and long lives.
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