She is a teacher, a cheerleader, a therapist, a dreamer, a doer... Mothers, they say, come in different forms. From kissing skinned knees, to helping mend broken teenage hearts, to watch us spend the rest of our lives with someone else, mothers have done it all, and to them we remain eternally in debt.
Mother, I have learned enough now
To know I have learned nearly nothing.
On this day
When mothers are being honored,
Let me thank you
That my selfishness, ignorance, and mockery
Did not bring you to
Discard me like a broken doll
Which had lost its favor.
I thank you that
You still find something in me
To cherish, to admire and to love.
Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice this year came up with a unique way of paying homage to all the mothers. In a series of programmes scheduled to commence from March 26, Matruvandana will celebrate mothers and motherhood through the exceptional medium of music. Well-known Indian singer Maya Dipak will give tributes in her melodious voice, promising an evening to remember.
Readers can too partake in the programme, and/or, give tribute to their mothers in our special Mothers' Day issue. Send in an ode, your mother's profile, photograph, or advert and let this Mothers' Day be special for her. Be a part and give your mother the appreciation she deserves.
To those who nursed us when we were born. To those who shed silent tears when we lost our paths. To those who single-handedly raised their children. And to those who defied all odds only for us. We are who we are, because you made us.
SCHEDULE
Sunday 2nd April 2017, 3.00pm to 7.00pm
Shree Hindu Community Centre, 541a Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2JP
Tickets : £12 (including dinner).
Tickets Contact: Anjuben Shah 07814 583 907, Harishbhai Masani 07786 488 051, Jayantibhai Jagatia 07808 930 748 , Nisha Ladwa 07779 604 294
Friday 7th April, 2017 8.00pm
Shree Lohana Mahajan Hall, Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG
£10 Numbered Seats & £8 First come first seat.
Tickets Contact: Vasant Bhakta (Mr B) 07860 280 655 or Radia’s Super Store 0116 266 9409
Saturday 8th April 2017 6.30pm
Gujarat Hindu Society and Community Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JN
Tickets : £10 (including dinner)
Tickets Contact: Temple - 01772 253 901.
Those who wish to organise Matruvandana through their association, organisation, or mandal, please contact Kamal Rao 020 7749 4001 / 07875 229 211
