Sricharaneshu Ma', is a tribute to women who know what motherhood is really all about and is an initiative that goes beyond the traditional toe-touching to show respect to the mother of all relationships.

This year's edition was presented at ’Sandhyaneer' - a home for mothers who don't have one of their own on Sunday.

And the presentation, dedicated to these mothers who are now in the dusk of their lives, included expressions of much love and care.

The day's programme included a special yoga therapy session - by Yoga Guru Yogi Biswa - on relief from pain and aches that come with old age.

Renowned Kirtan singer Pushpita Chakraborty added to all the joy and happiness of the day. And there was a lot of gifting and gaiety ... all in the spirit of happily welcoming the New Year.

The glow in the faces of the mothers reflected all the glee in their minds and hearts.

Rupak Saha, Director, Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers, handed over a cheque of Rs 1, 20,000 for the welfare of these good old mothers.

"We have always taken our pursuit of excellence beyond the four walls of the jewellery showrooms and shown concern for all that is ailing in society - extending a helping hand whenever the need arose", said Saha, adding, "and 'Sricharaneshu Ma' - at 'Sandhyaneer', Agartala - gave us great joy in being able to light up faces in these old-age homes and celebrate mothers and motherhood because nothing on earth is more precious".

He further added, "Mothers bring us into this world and are always there for us and it is the responsibility of every worthy son and daughter to take care of the mother  - specially at an age when she is not able to fend for herself. 'Sricharaneshu Ma' is a move in that direction and calls for a mass movement to to put a sunny smile in the faces of abandoned mothers watching their sun set"

The programme of the day concluded with a sit-in lunch and ended on a sweet note.