A man from West Bengal, India, decided to fulfill a promise he made to his wife before their marriage. Sanjay Mahato had vowed to “bring the Moon” to her, and on her first birthday after their wedding, he honored that promise. He purchased a “plot of Moon land” valued at Rs 10,000 (around $120) to present to his wife, according to a report by India Today.
Mahato was inspired to offer this unique gift after the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. He believed that he could somehow fulfill his promise of bringing the Moon to his wife by buying a piece of lunar land. Mahato sought assistance from Luna Society International to turn this dream into reality.
“I bought one acre of land on the Moon for her,” Mahato told India Today. The entire process took about a year to complete, and he received a registration paper that bore the label “Registered claim and deed for lunar property.”
The Moon has played a significant role in Mahato and his wife’s love story. They often sit in their garden, gazing at the Moon and sharing romantic moments. Given the Moon’s special place in their hearts, Mahato felt that there couldn’t be a more fitting gift for their first birthday celebration as a married couple.
Although private ownership of outer space is not currently practical, it hasn’t deterred various gifting websites from selling “pieces of moon land” and providing “certification” to buyers. This practice has gained popularity among those who wish to own a symbolic piece of the Moon.
Interestingly, Mahato is not the only individual to have ventured into such a unique gift. Last year, a teacher from Tripura purchased one acre of Moon land for himself on Valentine’s Day. He cited inspiration from Bollywood stars who also own lunar property.
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