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Heeraben Modi dies at 100: Check beautiful moments shared by PM Modi with his mother - IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the nation about his mother's demise early today via heartfelt tweet, "A glorious century rests at the feet of God..."

PM Modi describes his mother Heeraben in his blog

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PM Modi describes his mother Heeraben in his blog

PM Modi said a life lesson his mother taught him was that it was possible to be learned without being formally educated. "My mother is as simple as she is extraordinary. Just like all mothers," he had said in his blog.

He said his mother always inspired him to have a strong resolve and focus on "garib kalyan" (welfare of the poor), a theme of his government's numerous welfare schemes.

PM Modi's love towards his mother Hira Ba

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PM Modi's love towards his mother Hira Ba

PM Modi used to take his mother's blessings before any big decision. 

Hira Ba candid moments with PM Modi

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Hira Ba candid moments with PM Modi

PM Modi said he witnessed three qualities in mother, a journey like that of a tapasvi (saint), a selfless worker and life dedicated to values. 

Heeraben stood by PM Modi throughout his journey

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Heeraben stood by PM Modi throughout his journey

Heeraben stood like a shield for her sons; from doing minimal chores to earn money to guiding her children with great values, Hira Ba stood by them. 

PM Modi moments spent with his mother

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PM Modi moments spent with his mother

PM Narendra Modi used to take out time from his schedule whenever he visited Ahmedabad to spend some quality time with his mother. 

PM Modi shared a beautiful bond with his mother

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PM Modi shared a beautiful bond with his mother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often highlighted his mother Hiraben's influence in shaping his life as he rose from a humble family background to become India's PM. 

PM Narendra Modi today paid last respect to his mother

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PM Narendra Modi today paid last respect to his mother

Heeraben, also known as 'Hira Ba' breathed her last earlier today at 3:30am at U N Mehta Heart Hospital, Ahmedabad. She was 100 years old. 

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