Mother’s Day in India

The concept of Mother’s day is not an old phenomenon. It is being celebrated all over the world for quite some time. But, have you ever paused and wondered “When did this celebration start and under what circumstances?” or “Why is Mother’s Day celebrated in the second Sunday of every month?” There are many stories related to the history and origin of the Mother’s day. These stories pertain to different places around the world. Whereas in ancient Greece, it can be traced back to the spring celebration in honor of Rhea, the Mother of Gods, in England it was celebrated to honor Mary, mother of Christ. The celebration however came to a close, after a short span of time.

It sprang again when social activist Julia Ward Howe initiated the idea of a ‘Mother’s Day for Peace’, to honor motherhood and womanhood. She however, could not succeed in establishing and promoting the celebration. Howe’s idea was influenced by Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, a young homemaker. It was Jarvis daughter, Anna Jarvis who eventually succeeded in introducing Mother’s day in the form, we celebrate it today. Her mother’s death on May 9, 1905 distressed her so much that she started a campaign to establish a Mother’s day. Her effort bore fruitful result and the first Mother’s day was celebrated on May 10, 1908, honoring the late Mrs. Reese Jarvis. This set the stage and in course of time the celebration gained immense popularity all over the world.

Significance of Mother’s Day:

Thanks to Anna Jarvis, we now have a day solely dedicated to our mothers. The festival is today, observed by 48 countries around the world. The immense significance of the day cannot be actually comprehended. It is a day, when we can extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our mothers. It is a day, when we can make her realize the special place she holds in our life. It is a day, when we can express our deepest emotions and love to our mothers. It is a day, when we can thank her for her enduring guidance, support, love and care. In fact, there can be no better day to pour out our hearts content, to express our innermost feeling and thoughts to our mothers. In short, the day is celebrated to honor and appreciate them.

Celebration of Mother’s Day in India:


Globalization has introduced the concept of Mother’s Day in India. The concept has found a respectable position in all the metropolitan cities of the country and is gaining ground in the small cities as well. The day is celebrated with great honor and people pay their tribute by gifting flowers, cards and other special gifts. In the year 2010, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on the 9th of May. So, get ready and start planning. It is a great time to make your mother feel special and important. Take this privilege to glorify the day with chocolates, cards, flowers, photo albums, jewelry, show pieces, crockery or other gift items.

Last Updated on 12/21/2011

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