Man performs 'vahan pooja' for Tesla in Hyd, says 'Necessary to get 5-star safety rating'
A Hyderabad-based surgeon performed a 'vahan (vehicle) puja' for his Tesla Model Y, saying no car can receive a five-star safety rating in Indian culture without that. Dr Praveen Koduru posted pictures of his red Tesla, adorned with a large garland, parked outside a temple on X. "In India, vahan pooja is the ultimate crash test certification," a person commented.