8 Moving Mother’s Day Traditions from Around the World

Nepal: Wading in a sacred pond

On the equivalent of Mother’s Day, known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, Nepali whose mothers have passed away gather in a sacred celebration to honor their memories. Huge crowds flock to a large village in Kathmandu each year to wade into the famous Matatritha pond—this rite is said to bring peace to the atman—soul or essence—of their departed Hindu mothers.

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