Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- When it comes to Dhanteras gifts, people usually stick to tradition, gold, silver, or symbolic items like a broom. But one woman's unconventional gift for her mother has sparked a heated online debate after it went viral on social media.

A woman decided to surprise her mother with a washing machine for Dhanteras a gesture she believed to be thoughtful. However, her mother reportedly wasn't pleased, and neither was the internet. A picture of the machine, shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @smilewithkhushi, revealed that the mom "did not like the gift." The post quickly gained traction, amassing over a million views and dividing netizens.

Many users criticized the gift, saying it was more about household chores th...