In India, it’s a common tradition to perform a pooja when purchasing a new vehicle. The owner either takes the car to a temple or invites a priest to bless it by breaking a coconut, applying kumkum and garlanding the vehicle.
This ritual was no exception for an X-user who recently bought a sleek, futuristic black Tesla—only for it to be adorned in traditional decorations, earning it the internet’s nickname: the “pookie Cybertruck.”
Pune-based X-user Ashishh shared a photo of his brand-new Tesla, but what truly caught people’s attention was the floral arrangement on the car. The sight of the ultra-modern vehicle decked up for a traditional vaahan pooja proved that while technology may be evolving, traditions remain firmly rooted.
Sharing the moment on X, he captioned the image, “When your Tesla is futuristic, but your mom insists on Indian traditions.” The post quickly went viral, racking up over 1 million views.
when your Tesla is futuristic, but your mom insists on Indian traditions pic.twitter.com/azHXOupi7I
— a_shishh (@Ashis_h_) March 7, 2025
Netizens had a mix of hilarious and heartwarming reactions to the Tesla vaahan pooja. Some appreciated the cultural significance, remarking that it wouldn’t be long before Teslas became a common sight in India. Others couldn’t help but find humor in the floral decorations—one user even mistook it for a coffin at first glance.
Many compared it to a wedding setup, joking that it looked like a decorated mandap or an Indian groom’s grand carriage. Someone playfully dubbed it a “pookie Cybertruck.”
One user praised Indian mothers, calling them the best, while another pointed out how the scene beautifully blended modern innovation with deep-rooted traditions, striking the perfect balance between the past and the future.