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Pillar 05 · Seemantham for Every Mother

Celebrating every mother with dignity

Every quarter we honour 50 mothers-to-be who could not otherwise afford a Seemantham, with a traditional celebration, a maternity kit and emotional support.

Ways to help
Trustees presenting a maternity kit to a mother-to-be at a Seemantham

The need

More than a ceremony

Many women from humble backgrounds long to observe the traditional Seemantham rituals but are unable to afford them.

We host Seemantham ceremonies every quarter at government hospitals across Karnataka, so each mother feels truly seen, valued and celebrated, and steps into motherhood with joy and pride.

  • 50 mothers every quarter

    A shared, traditional celebration for mothers-to-be.

  • Experts who listen

    Doctors, psychologists and yoga experts guide mothers in their local language.

  • A kit to take home

    Every mother receives a maternity kit for herself and her baby.

A mother-to-be receiving blessings and bangles during a Seemantham ceremony

Up close

Blessings, bangles and joy

Flowers, music and the blessings of elders: every mother receives the same traditional celebration she would have at home.

In action

Stories from the ground

Get involved

How you can help

  • 01

    Sponsor a Seemantham

    Help us honour 50 mothers at our next quarterly celebration.

  • 02

    Nominate a mother

    Know a mother-to-be who deserves to be celebrated? Tell us about her.

  • 03

    Volunteer on the day

    Help with decorations, food, music and making every mother feel special.

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