12 Things To Do In Kolkata On Mother's Day To Make It Memorable

There's no denying that comfort films are a shelter for everyone. Your mother probably has one as well. And if her favourite film is Piku by Shoojit Sircar, here's an excellent Mother's Day gift — take her to a screening of the film's 10-year re-release! From May 9 to May 11, Piku will be back in cinemas. Get your tickets now before they sell out. After all, "motion se hi emotion", jaana achey ki?

Where: Inox Forum Mall, Inox Quest Mall, PVR and Miraj

Timing: 12 PM, 6:15 PM, 5 PM, 5:40 PM

Price: INR 149 - INR 199

Enjoy a night on the Ganges with your mother, taking in the sparkly lights of Vidyasagar Setu from Princep Ghat. She will be able to temporarily forget about the rojkar chinta thanks to the stillness and the cool breeze of the river. Sometimes she just needs you to be there for her with a pack of ghoti gorom, laughing and talking.

Where: Fort William

Timing: 6 AM - 10 PM

Entry: INR 200 - INR 1,500

Established in 1902 by Baghdadi Jew Nahoum Israel Mordecai, who used to sell his baked goods door-to-door, this 121-year-old New Market treasure has stood the test of time. Along with Middle Eastern and Jewish sweets like baklava and challah bread, Nahoum's introduced Western sweets like brownies and cream puffs. Queues for their plum cake are longer than a Durga Puja pandal line, making it the undisputed Christmas king. Don't stop there, though; you must try the renowned macarons, chicken patties, lemon tarts, rum balls, Black Forest pastries, Madeira cake, and kakas (caraway cookies).

Timings: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Closed on Saturdays.

Price: INR 200 for two

Google Rating: 4.3/5

One of the trendiest organisations for teaching keen Kolkata youngsters painting, arts, and crafts is Art Rickshaw. You are free to select the medium that works best for you. You can choose to learn how to use charcoal and acrylic if that's what you're interested in. You can also choose to learn with pastels, ink, pencil sketches, or watercolour. The studio has a special Mother's Day event where you and your mother can paint a wholesome silhouette portrait.

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timing: 11 AM - 7 PM

Contact: 083358 55530 or DM the official Instagram account for more

LBB Tip: If you're hungry, grab a seat at Sienna Store and Cafe beside Art Rickshaw.

One of the most well-liked neighbourhoods in South Kolkata is Gariahat, which is a centre for shoppers, window shoppers, and foodies. This is the place to go if you want to spend a day strolling about, eating street food, browsing stalls, and having some solo shopping sessions. Accessories include earrings, bangles, dupattas, sarees, ceramics, picture frames, crockery that's Pinterest-worthy, phone covers, shoes, clothing, and more. And you're winning if your mother can haggle! The best part is that you can shop for items here at just INR 10.

How To Reach: You can take an auto, a bus, or even your car. You can book a cab as well.

Given that Sephora is currently offering a special 50% off for Mother's Day, why not treat her to some high-end beauty products from Carolina Herrera, Prada, Kayali, Rare Beauty, Fenty, and Laneige? Doesn't that sound like a lot of fun? She will enjoy it, I'm sure!

Where: Sephora

Dakshinapan is essentially a treasure trove of everything handcrafted and beautiful. State emporiums are abound in this outdoor complex, offering a wide range of goods from jewellery and home décor to handwoven fabrics and ceramics. Do you need a unique present or an interesting memento? Visit Dakshinapan. It's much calmer than the bustle of other markets in Kolkata. Oh, and those adorable little tea stalls? Very aantel Bangali and adda vibes! We enjoy the store next to Dolly's Tea Shop on the ground floor (opposite Gurjari); their wraparound skirts and blockprinted ikat palazzos start at INR 500. Dakshinapan is a must-visit if you enjoy unusual treasures and a respite from the madness.

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM

How To Reach: You can take autos or buses. You can also drive your car or book Ola/Uber/Rapido services.

This store offers a wide range of exquisite handloom and handicraft items in the Hindustan Park neighbourhood of South Kolkata. They collaborate with Bengali weavers to produce their renowned Abir sarees and other characteristic handloom sarees. Don't miss the Byloom Canteen's Darjeeling tea and Bangla munchies while you're here. Their sarees are distinctive, a result of combining unique weaves and motifs. Nearly all of it is handmade!

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 11 AM - 8 PM

Price: INR 3,400 onwards

Attend one of Surajit 'Bomti' Iyengar's exclusive dinner parties for a distinctive gastronomic and cultural experience. Home-cooked Bengali food, an amazing collection of art and antiques, and an intimate look into Kolkata's aristocratic past are all features of these events, which are held in his historic home in the Metropolitan Building. This large, high-ceilinged 1901 mansion is filled with antiques and artwork. Vibrant masks from around the globe are displayed on the wall, and the living room opens onto a sizable veranda with views of the Eden Gardens and Shahid Minar. Having worked for him for 21 years, his chef received training from Iyengar's mother in all of the family dishes. To make you feel totally at home while travelling, he will also stock up on your preferred brand of booze.

Contact: bomtiyengar@yahoo.com

Instagram: @bomtiiyengar

 From Usha Uthup to today's experimentalists, such as the Bodhisattwa Trio, Shonai, Srinjoy Ghatak, and others, Kolkata has served as a proving ground for many. Trincas' Weekend Jazz Lunches, with their unique cushioned velvet backdrop on stage, are reintroducing jazz culture. Trincas is always booked out when jazz music reverberates within the walls of this iconic bar.

Timing: 11:30 AM - 11:45 PM

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Instagram: @trincasrestaurant

LBB Tip: If you're lucky, you might even see Usha Uthup perform live! 

Juicy cherries, silky chocolate mousse, and sweet lotus biscoff make up an excellent dessert box that tastes like an unforgettable memory. A large artisanal ice cream hamper with multicoloured scoops is also available, sure to bring your mum joy. Cucumber flowers, mozzarella, and a circular cheese ball adorned with tiny pomegranate jewels are just a few of the interesting items on the Cheese Garden Platter. Everything is prepared with a lot of love and garnished with nuts and fruits. And there's a chocolate protein bar with crunchy bits that's healthy and tasty if you want to give your mum a treat that makes her feel good too!

Where: Paprika Gourmet

Price: INR 300 onwards

Timing: 9 AM - 7 PM

Contact: Call +91 9007022678/79/80 or place an order via Swiggy or Zomato

Like a giant hug of food, Ambrosia's Lebanese platter is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen! It includes silky hummus, smokey baba ganoush (I enjoy saying that), fiery muhammara, and lovely labneh with olive oil and za'atar. Pita bread and crispy crackers are plenty, along with crunchy falafels and a very fresh fattoush salad. It's completely vegetarian and lovingly prepared, making it a wholesome treat for your mum and you!

Where: Ambrosia

Price: INR 3,999 

Timing: 11 AM - 7 PM

Contact: 9830024338 / 9830073920