Applause erupted and mobile phones turned skyward as flower petals rained down from a helicopter during a baby shower ceremony in the city, leaving the mother-to-be visibly stunned.
The unique celebration took place at Adyar Garden, where entrepreneur Prakash had organised a special aerial surprise for his pregnant wife.
A grand surprise from the sky
As guests gathered for the traditional baby shower ceremony, a helicopter began circling above the venue. Moments later, petals were released from the chopper, gently showering the couple and attendees below.
Videos from the event show the couple smiling and looking up in disbelief as petals floated down. Guests were seen clapping and capturing the rare spectacle on their phones.
The gesture is being described as a first-of-its-kind celebration in Mangaluru, adding a dramatic and memorable touch to the occasion.
Celebration trends go viral
The video has since circulated widely on social media, with many praising the thoughtful yet grand surprise.
In recent months, celebratory moments surrounding childbirth have increasingly gone viral online. In December last year, a heartwarming clip showed a new father celebrating the birth of his daughter by recreating a popular dance step inspired by actor Akshaye Khanna from the film Dhurandhar.
While celebrations may vary in scale, such gestures reflect the joy families feel as they welcome new beginnings.