NEW DELHI: In Gujarat’s Amreli district, a unique event captured public attention when a family conducted a grand burial ceremony for their cherished “lucky car” which was attended by approximately 1500, including religious figures and spiritual guides.
The function was held at Padarshinga village of Lathi taluka on Thursday and was organised by Sanjay Polara and his family.
The burial’s video went viral on social media, featuring family conducting ceremonies at their agricultural land, where they had prepared a 15-foot deep pit with a slope to accommodate their 12-year-old Wagon R.
The vehicle, adorned with floral arrangements and ceremonial garlands, was ceremoniously transported from the residence to the farmland, where it was carefully positioned in the excavated pit.
The family draped the car with green fabric and performed farewell rituals, including puja and rose petal offerings, whilst priests recited mantras.
Subsequently, they utilised construction machinery to fill the pit with soil.
Polara, who operates a construction enterprise in Surat, expressed his desire to create a lasting memory for future generations about this vehicle that brought good fortune to his family.
In his statement to the press, Polara said, “I bought this car nearly 12 years ago, and it brought prosperity to the family. Apart from seeing success in business, my family also gained respect. The vehicle proved lucky for my family and me. Hence, instead of selling it, I gave it a samadhi at my farm as a tribute.”
The ceremony, costing Rs 4 lakh, included Polara’s plans to plant a tree at the burial site to mark the location for future generations.
The samadhi ritual followed Hindu traditions, with religious leaders presiding over the ceremony. The event included a feast for the 1,500 invited guests.