Some cars are just vehicles, and then there are cars that become family. In Gujarat’s Amreli district, one such “lucky car” received a farewell that left everyone talking. The Polara family didn’t just sell their beloved 12-year-old Wagon R or send it to the scrapyard—they honored it with a full-blown funeral. And when we say “full-blown,” we mean it.
The family spent a jaw-dropping Rs 4 lakh on the ceremony, inviting around 2,000 people to join the emotional farewell. In the end, 1,500 attendees showed up to witness the unique event. The car, lovingly adorned with marigold garlands and rose petals, was lowered into a 15-foot-deep grave on the family’s farm. Videos of the unusual spectacle show guests filming as the vehicle found its final resting place.
For the family, this wasn’t just a quirky act—it was deeply sentimental. “I bought this car nearly 12 years ago,” explained Sanjay Polara, the car’s owner, to The Times of India. “It brought us prosperity, success in business, and respect in society. Instead of selling it, I decided to give it a proper burial—a ‘samadhi’—to honor everything it did for us.”
But the story doesn’t end there. Polara has planned a lasting tribute by planting a tree at the burial site. “The tree will serve as a reminder of our lucky car for generations to come,” he added.
To make the ceremony as grand as possible, Polara sent out four-page invitations detailing the car’s importance to their family. The invites described the Wagon R as “a family member since 2006, bringing good fortune.” Clearly, this wasn’t your average goodbye.
Unsurprisingly, the event went viral after a video was shared by Instagram account @jist.news. Social media users couldn’t help but share their reactions, ranging from humor to amazement. One person joked, “Archeological survey will be excavating a Wagon R in the year 3024,” while another quipped, “This happens only in India.”
As bizarre as it may sound, the Polara family’s tribute reminds us of the special bond we can form with things that bring us joy and success. Would you ever hold a funeral for something you love? Share your thoughts—or this story—with your friends!
