Indian family uses pet cat's paws to bless new motorcycle, viral video melts hearts
An Indian family used their pet cat's dye-covered paws to bless their son's new motorcycle in a traditional family ritual. The clip delighted social media users, who treated the feline as an unlikely sign of good luck.
A family's unusual way of blessing their newly purchased motorcycle has gone viral after they used their pet cat's paws instead of a child's handprints for the traditional ritual, leaving social media users amused and delighted.
The video was shared on X by the page @nihongowacaran, which explained in the caption that a son in an Indian family had bought a new motorcycle and his mother chose to perform a blessing ritual with the help of their pet cat.
In many Indian households, it is customary to mark a new possession, be it a house, car or bike, with red handprints or footprints made using vermilion or red dye. The ritual is often performed by children and is believed to symbolise auspicious beginnings and bring good fortune to the family.
The now-viral clip showed the mother gently holding the cat in her arms while carefully dipping its paws into red dye before pressing them onto the front wheel of the newly bought motorcycle. The feline appeared surprisingly calm throughout the ritual as its tiny paw prints were used to bless the vehicle.
The X page accompanying the video noted that while cats are considered unlucky in some countries, others regard them as symbols of good fortune. It added that this particular mother clearly belonged to the latter category, joking that the cat itself did not seem to mind the role it had been given.
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The heartwarming video quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom found the ritual both adorable and wholesome.
Several users remarked that it was wonderful to see cats being associated with blessings and good luck. Others described cats as creatures with healing powers and said the clip made them smile.
Many commenters were simply charmed by the sight of the furry "family member" being included in the celebration, with some saying the cat looked content and seemed to have accepted its unusual duty with grace. Others joked that the new motorcycle had received the ultimate blessing, courtesy of its four-legged mascot.
A family's unusual way of blessing their newly purchased motorcycle has gone viral after they used their pet cat's paws instead of a child's handprints for the traditional ritual, leaving social media users amused and delighted.
The video was shared on X by the page @nihongowacaran, which explained in the caption that a son in an Indian family had bought a new motorcycle and his mother chose to perform a blessing ritual with the help of their pet cat.
In many Indian households, it is customary to mark a new possession, be it a house, car or bike, with red handprints or footprints made using vermilion or red dye. The ritual is often performed by children and is believed to symbolise auspicious beginnings and bring good fortune to the family.
The now-viral clip showed the mother gently holding the cat in her arms while carefully dipping its paws into red dye before pressing them onto the front wheel of the newly bought motorcycle. The feline appeared surprisingly calm throughout the ritual as its tiny paw prints were used to bless the vehicle.
The X page accompanying the video noted that while cats are considered unlucky in some countries, others regard them as symbols of good fortune. It added that this particular mother clearly belonged to the latter category, joking that the cat itself did not seem to mind the role it had been given.
Watch the video here:
The heartwarming video quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom found the ritual both adorable and wholesome.
Several users remarked that it was wonderful to see cats being associated with blessings and good luck. Others described cats as creatures with healing powers and said the clip made them smile.
Many commenters were simply charmed by the sight of the furry "family member" being included in the celebration, with some saying the cat looked content and seemed to have accepted its unusual duty with grace. Others joked that the new motorcycle had received the ultimate blessing, courtesy of its four-legged mascot.
