Mother's Day is a pause to recognise everything mothers and maternal figures carry — caregiver, teacher, biggest supporter — often without asking for anything in return.
Where It Comes From
The modern holiday traces to Anna Jarvis, who campaigned for a national day honouring mothers after her own mother's death. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the second Sunday in May an official US holiday. The impulse to honour maternal figures is far older, though — ancient Greek and Roman festivals celebrated maternal goddesses long before.
Not every country marks it the same day: the UK observes Mothering Sunday during Lent, Thailand celebrates on the former Queen's birthday in August, and most of Europe, Japan, and Latin America follow the same second-Sunday-in-May date as India.
Brass Lakshmi Ganesh Diya Set (4.5 Inch)
How It's Celebrated in India
Mother's Day has grown steadily in India, blending global custom with local touches — home-cooked meals, flowers, handwritten cards, and a flood of childhood photos and tributes on social media. It doesn't need to be elaborate: breakfast in bed, a letter, or simply uninterrupted time together tends to land better than anything expensive.
Gift Ideas
- Spiritual: An idol of Lakshmi for prosperity, Saraswati for a creative or scholarly mother, or Durga as a symbol of feminine strength — in brass, marble, or terracotta, paired with a diya set or mini puja thali.
- Home decor: Handcrafted wall art, scented candles in rose or sandalwood, indoor plants in brass planters, or a personalised nameplate.
Celebrating From a Distance
A virtual brunch, a surprise video message, or an online gift delivery can close the gap when you can't be there in person — the sentiment travels even when you can't.
Conclusion
Mother's Day 2026 falls on 10 May. However you mark it, the day works best as a genuine pause — not a performance — to make the women who do so much feel seen.
