In a city known for its high-end gifts like luxury cars and diamonds, one Gurugram resident decided to look beyond the atmosphere to impress his wife this Karwa Chauth. By “purchasing” land on the moon, he has set a new benchmark for romantic gestures—at least in the digital world.
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The Gift: The husband presented a framed “Lunar Deed” to his wife just after she broke her fast at moonrise. The certificate reportedly designates a specific 1-acre plot in a region of the moon known for its scenic crater views (symbolically).
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The Inspiration: Influenced by stories of celebrities like the late Sushant Singh Rajput and Shah Rukh Khan owning lunar property, the husband spent months coordinating with a US-based firm that specializes in “celestial real estate” for gifting purposes. “I wanted to give her something that would last forever and remind her of our bond every time she looks at the night sky,” the husband reportedly shared.
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Viral Impact: The couple’s photos—showing the wife holding the certificate under the real moon—racked up thousands of likes within hours. Netizens were divided; some praised the creativity, while others jokingly commented on the “unavailability of electricity and water connections” on the lunar plot.
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The Reality Check: Space experts and legal analysts were quick to remind the public that according to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (signed by India), no nation or individual can claim sovereignty or ownership of celestial bodies. These certificates are purely symbolic and serve as “novelty gifts” rather than actual real estate investments.
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Cost of the “Moon”: Such “registries” typically cost anywhere between ₹2,000 to ₹15,000 depending on the package, which includes satellite imagery of the “bought” plot and a personalized deed.
Wider Trend: This isn’t the first time such a gift has surfaced in India (with previous cases in Rajasthan and West Bengal), but in the high-tech environment of Gurugram, the story has resonated deeply with the Gen-Z and millennial audience, many of whom are moving away from traditional jewelry toward “experience-based” or “quirky” gifts.
