Ghode Jatra

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      Ghode Jatra     Ghode Jatra is one of the annual festivals of Nepal which is basically celebrated in Kathmandu - Tudikhel. The word Ghoda refers to horse and Jatra means festival , so ghode Jatra is the festival of horses. Ghode Jatra is celebrated in the month of March - April. On the day of ghode Jatra Nepal Army performs various acts by riding horse, horse racing, horse parade, various performances can be seen in Kathmandu - Tudikhel ground. Public holiday is given in this day where most of the governmental office remains closed. "It is said that Gurumapa  - one of the demons used in live in Kathmandu and the kids started disappearing day by day which was believed to be because of Gurumapa so people tried various ways to scare Gurumapa but nothing could scare him and once people chased him upto Tudikhel ground where many horses ran towards Gurumapa which injured him and he finally got scared and ran away so Jhode Jatra was believed to be started since then".  During
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A day for mom

                 Mother's Day


Mother's days which is also known as "Mata Tirtha Ausi" in Nepal. "Mata" means a mother, so its a day for mother. This day is celebrated in a special way by honouring mothers. On this particular day, sons and daughters gives sweet, fruits,clothes and gifts.  Its a one day long tradition which comes in the month of Baisakh (first month of nepali calendar i.e April of Gregorian calendar).

The literal meaning of Mother's Day is "Aama Ko Mukh Hernay Din" which indicates too see mother's face. This day shows the bond between a mother and a children, married daughters come to meet their mother along with Sweets and Fruits or gifts. In this day every sons and daughters pays respect to their mother for her love, care, sacrifice and so on.

Mata Tirtha Ausi is regarded as a very auspicious day. Those who have already lost their mother give Sida Daan to pandit ( sida means a mixture of rice grains, fruits, food materials etc). People visit Mata Tirtha (a holy pilgrimage site which is located in western Kathmandu to perform "Sraddha -a ritual done in remembrance of death family members or gives Pinda Daan to Pandit.

   History behind mothers day in Nepal
According to the saying of legends, a shepherd who has lost his mother was depressed and roaming around. It is believed that he saw his mother's face in the water. Since that day on, that place is been recognised as a holy pilgrimage site as a Mata Tirtha.  People started to visit Mata Tirtha on the occasion of mother's day. Till now the believe on seeing death person in the pond is still the same. It is said that by worshipping in this place on mother's day brings peace to the departed soul odlf their mother and gives prosperity to the family.

In overall, mother's day is a day which is meant to celebrate for mothers by the children and  making her feel special. Besides giving sweets, Fruits and gifts we could spend a time with our mother and share happiness and sorrow.

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