“Happy Divorce!”: Man celebrates being single again, his mom performs milk 'Shudhi' ritual-- Watch viral video
Who says every breakup is sad and has to end in tears? For one Indian man , his divorce turned into a celebration — complete with Hindu rituals, cake cutting, and a parting gift for his ex-wife worth INR 18 lakh and 120 grams of gold. Yes, you read that right! While most people spend months recovering from a divorce and the emotional trauma that comes with it, this man decided to instead stay positive and instead, celebrate his freedom in style. The man posted his unique celebration video online and it soon gained much social media attention . Here's why and what people said:
A divorce celebration like no other
In the video, the man is seen sitting on the floor while his mother performs his 'Shudhi' ritual as per Hindu traditions by pouring milk on him. For those who don't know, this is called Abhishekam--a unique Hindu purification ritual, which is usually done for gods and goddesses. Only this time, the “ritual” wasn’t for a temple offering — it was for a fresh start for the man as a single man (again).
As his mother poured milk over him, the ceremony symbolised the end of his marriage and the beginning of a new, carefree chapter in his life.
“Happy divorce” and a cake that said it all
Next came the highlight of the video— a big chocolate cake that proudly read, “Happy Divorce — 120 gram gold, 18 lakh cash.” In the video, the newly single man can be seen happily cutting the cake surrounded by his friends and family, looking genuinely thrilled to be “liberated” and free from his marriagee.
Explaining the text on the cake, he also shared in the caption, “Please be happy and celebrate yourself — don’t be depressed. 120 gram gold aur 18 lakh cash liya nahi, diya hu. Single hoon, khush hoon, azad hoon. Meri zindagi, meri rules!” (Translation: I didn’t take 120 grams of gold or INR 18 lakh — I gave it. I’m single, happy, and free. My life, my rules.)
And with that, he became the internet’s new poster boy for “divorce with dignity — and a dash of drama.”
One user wrote, “Mumma’s boy! She’s (the ex-wife) in a better space now.” Another said, “Happy for the girl after seeing your mom pour milk on you — that explained everything!” Other said, “Looks like the wife escaped a toxic household. Congrats to her!”
But amid the snark, plenty of users found the man's unique gesture of celebrating his divorce empowering. One comment read, “Separation is better than depression. Enjoy your new journey.” Another added, “Mental peace matters more than anything. You’ll earn back double of what you’ve lost.”
Meanwhile, there were also a few who decided to add a pinch of humour and share their own experiences. A woman hilariously remarked, “My mother-in-law would’ve celebrated like this too, but I’m a tough one — now I’m living happily in her house!”
Turning pain into emotional power
Despite the trolling, the man stood by his choice of celebrating the end of his marriage, and being single again. In a follow-up post, he thanked his supporters and encouraged others going through divorce trauma to see it as a fresh start rather than a failure in their lives.
In a world where divorce is often treated as taboo, his message was simple yet bold — happiness is worth celebrating, even if it comes after goodbye.
Love lost or lesson learned — this man definitely proved that sometimes, endings deserve a celebration too. What are your views on this man's unique gesture? Tell us about it in the comments below.
A divorce celebration like no other
In the video, the man is seen sitting on the floor while his mother performs his 'Shudhi' ritual as per Hindu traditions by pouring milk on him. For those who don't know, this is called Abhishekam--a unique Hindu purification ritual, which is usually done for gods and goddesses. Only this time, the “ritual” wasn’t for a temple offering — it was for a fresh start for the man as a single man (again).
As his mother poured milk over him, the ceremony symbolised the end of his marriage and the beginning of a new, carefree chapter in his life.
“Happy divorce” and a cake that said it all
Next came the highlight of the video— a big chocolate cake that proudly read, “Happy Divorce — 120 gram gold, 18 lakh cash.” In the video, the newly single man can be seen happily cutting the cake surrounded by his friends and family, looking genuinely thrilled to be “liberated” and free from his marriagee.
Explaining the text on the cake, he also shared in the caption, “Please be happy and celebrate yourself — don’t be depressed. 120 gram gold aur 18 lakh cash liya nahi, diya hu. Single hoon, khush hoon, azad hoon. Meri zindagi, meri rules!” (Translation: I didn’t take 120 grams of gold or INR 18 lakh — I gave it. I’m single, happy, and free. My life, my rules.)
And with that, he became the internet’s new poster boy for “divorce with dignity — and a dash of drama.”
One user wrote, “Mumma’s boy! She’s (the ex-wife) in a better space now.” Another said, “Happy for the girl after seeing your mom pour milk on you — that explained everything!” Other said, “Looks like the wife escaped a toxic household. Congrats to her!”
But amid the snark, plenty of users found the man's unique gesture of celebrating his divorce empowering. One comment read, “Separation is better than depression. Enjoy your new journey.” Another added, “Mental peace matters more than anything. You’ll earn back double of what you’ve lost.”
Meanwhile, there were also a few who decided to add a pinch of humour and share their own experiences. A woman hilariously remarked, “My mother-in-law would’ve celebrated like this too, but I’m a tough one — now I’m living happily in her house!”
Turning pain into emotional power
Despite the trolling, the man stood by his choice of celebrating the end of his marriage, and being single again. In a follow-up post, he thanked his supporters and encouraged others going through divorce trauma to see it as a fresh start rather than a failure in their lives.
In a world where divorce is often treated as taboo, his message was simple yet bold — happiness is worth celebrating, even if it comes after goodbye.
Love lost or lesson learned — this man definitely proved that sometimes, endings deserve a celebration too. What are your views on this man's unique gesture? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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