Indian Family Uses Pet Cat's Paw Prints To Bless New Bike, Internet Delighted (WATCH)

A family's heartwarming blessing ceremony for their newly purchased motorcycle has captured the internet's attention, after they chose their beloved pet cat for the traditional ritual. The viral video, shared on X by the page @nihongowacaran, showed a touching family moment that blended tradition with affection for a furry family member. According to the caption, the son of an Indian household had recently bought a new motorcycle, and his mother decided to perform the customary blessing ritual with the help of their pet cat.

Across many Indian homes, new possessions such as houses, cars and motorcycles are often welcomed with red handprints or footprints made using vermilion or red dye. The age-old practice is believed to usher in prosperity, good fortune and auspicious beginnings, with children traditionally leaving the symbolic marks.

However, this family gave the ritual a charming twist.

The now-viral clip showed the mother gently cradling the cat before carefully dipping its paws into red dye and pressing them onto the front wheel of the brand-new motorcycle. Much to viewers' delight, the cat remained remarkably calm throughout the process, allowing its tiny paw prints to become the vehicle's unique blessing.

인도에서 어느 가족의 아들이 새 오토바이를 샀다. 어머니는 고양이를 안고 축복 의식을 치렀다.

고양이가 불길하다는 나라도 있고, 고양이로 행운을 비는 나라도 있다. 이 어머니는 후자였다. 고양이도 나쁘지 않은 표정이다. pic.twitter.com/d28ktBKdbx

— 고양이 트윗 번역계猫ポスト翻訳垢🐱 (@nihongowacaran) June 16, 2026

The wholesome video quickly struck a chord online, drawing thousands of affectionate reactions.

고양이가 축복을 주는것이 멋집니다

— 푸른봄의고죠 (@Satoru_7over) June 16, 2026

Many users celebrated the sight of a cat being associated with blessings and prosperity, calling the ritual both adorable and refreshing. Others described cats as animals with healing qualities and said the video instantly brightened their day.

축복도 주고 귀여움도 주고

— 고양이 트윗 번역계猫ポスト翻訳垢🐱 (@nihongowacaran) June 16, 2026

Honestly, cats have healing powers.

— 고양이 트윗 번역계猫ポスト翻訳垢🐱 (@nihongowacaran) June 17, 2026

예쁜데다가 든든하기까지 함!

— 고양이 트윗 번역계猫ポスト翻訳垢🐱 (@nihongowacaran) June 16, 2026

Several commenters were especially touched by the way the family included their pet in such an important milestone. For many viewers, the cat was not merely a pet but a cherished family member playing a starring role in the celebration.