Devotees thronged Matatirtha Kunda located in Chandragiri Municipality-6 to take a holy bath and make offerings in the name of their deceased mothers on Wednesday.

A religious festival takes place at this pilgrimage site every year on the occasion of the Mata Tirtha Aunsi which falls on the new moon day in the month of Baisakh as per the lunar calendar.

After taking a holy dip in the pond, the devotees make offerings and pay homage in the name of their deceased mother wishing for her liberation. It is believed that taking holy dip in the pond frees one from maternal debt.

Here are some photos taken at the sacred pond by the Post photojournalist Deepak KC.