Once he went to Germany with his wife and his daughter Vijayalakshmi. 'Nanny' was his affectionate name for his daughter. She was then five years old. They were put up in a hotel in Bedems, a small town. He wanted to celebrate his daughter's birthday grandly. He hosted a tea party in the hotel for ali the children of the town. The children called Nanny an Indian Princess and shook hands with her and played and danced with her. The whole town was there to see the gala celebrations. The hotel premises were crowded. The hotelkeeper and the guests showered flowers on Nanny. She walked about with the dignity of a princess. It was all very exciting. Motilal was beside himself with joy.

Swaroop Rani, the wife of Motilal did not like western ways much. She observed Hindu customs. She never failed to celebrate a Hindu festival. Motilal also used to take part in these religious celebrations.