Mothers Day in India – growing confluence of Eastern & Western Culture
India’s Vedic tradition was among the first belief systems in the world to give a central place to the worship of the Mother. Even the pre-Vedic traditions in India used to worship the Mother Goddess – in Harappa and Mohenjodaro – as well as the prehistoric civilizations that used to inhabit this great land. The very first symbol of religiosity that has been excavated by archaeologists anywhere in South Asia is a figurine of the Mother Goddess from the area of the Kalka Temple hills in South Delhi.
In India, the Mother has been worshipped as the creator of life, the giver of life, the nourisher and preserver of life as also a powerful Devi who stamps out evil from the face of the world. In all these manifestations, the Mother Goddess is the same as the Holy Trinity of Creation (Brahma), Preservation (Vishnu), and Destruction (Shiva) of Hinduism so that the next cosmic cycle of rebirth and recreation of the universe can happen once again.
In her various forms – as the Loving and Nurturing Mother, Divine Consort and Righteous Devi – the female form has always been held in deep reverence in India. Therefore, when festivals like Mother’s Day came from western shores to the Indian subcontinent, they found ready resonance among the people of India who found this concept to fit in beautifully with the place of the Mother in Indian Culture. Mother’s Day has found a prominent place for itself amongst the other top Indian festivals and its popularity is increasing with each passing year of celebration. The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in urban India and mothers as well as children look forward to it each year.
On this day, whether you are a resident Indian, an NRI living abroad, or a person of any nationality working far away from the mother who gave birth to you and brought you up with so much of love, affection and sacrifices every step of the way – it is the day to show, in your own special way, how much your mother still means to you and how she is never too far away from your most special and treasured thoughts. On this Mother’s Day, make that bond between you and your mother all that much stronger by sending thoughtful gifts to her.
This year, Mother’s Day is on 13th May 2012. Participate in the celebration by sending Gifts to India for Mothers Day. Mothers Day Gifts help one express reverence, appreciation, love and gratitude towards one’s mother. You can find loads of attractive Mothers Day Gifts in the real-world markets and also in the online marketplaces on the internet. Send online gifts to India through GujaratGifts.com from the comfort of your home, no matter which part of the world you live in.
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GujaratGifts.com is one of the most popular portals engaged in the task of sending Gifts to India since 1998. This year, the website has launched a special selection of Mothers Day Gifts with pan India delivery, backed by impeccable services, secure payments and exquisite quality of gifts. The service has also presented a unique collection of localized content like Mothers Day SMS, Poems and more, which will suit the Indian audience.
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