Diwali Gift Ideas

Celebrated throughout the world by Indians, Diwali is a festival that brings with it the tradition of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, tradition of cleaning the homes and decorating it with colorful lights, bursting firecrackers, exchange of gifts, lots of shopping and the sense of togetherness. The festive season is the perfect time to revive your emotional and personal relationships as well as the social bond. Exchanging gifts is a lovely tradition of Diwali, which helps you make your personal, social and business ties stronger. The custom of exchanging gifts on Diwali is followed to show love, respect, thankfulness, appreciation and togetherness. If picking a suitable present for your loved ones is your confusion, then read the article. We have provided some of the best gift ideas for Diwali.

Presents For Deepavali

Dry Fruits Gift Basket
Dry fruit gift basket is one of the most common and preferred gifts for Diwali. Gift packs containing an assortment of several varieties of dry fruits including nuts, cashews, chestnuts, almonds and many more are available in the market. You may choose the price range for the gift basket as well.

Traditional Indian Outfits
Since Diwali is a ceremonious occasion, consider sending traditional Indian outfits to your near and dear. You may either opt for readymade garments or buy the materials for salwar-kameez, suit etc.

Sweets Pack
A traditional Diwali gift, sweets are inevitable parts of the celebration. Consider buying a gift pack of mixed sweets for your relatives. Ensure that you satisfy their taste. In case you are presenting the gift to calorie conscious people, you may opt for the low-calorie sweets.

Jewelry
Buying and exchanging jewelry as gifts on Diwali is considered auspicious. You may buy A piece of jewellery made of silver, gold or diamond such as bracelets, rings, chains, pendants, cufflinks, tie-pins etc. Jewellery boxes are also good gift items.

Time Piece
In the present time, wrist watches are not only used to check the time, but also worn as accessory, matching the attire. Hence, wrist watch makes a perfect Diwali gift item, to bestow upon an individual. In case you are purchasing present for a family, you may buy wall clocks that are now available in various attractive shapes and sizes.

Gadgets
Electronic devices like television, mobile phone, DVD player, home theatre system, mp3 player are perfect gifts for the entire family. During the festive season, a number of electronic manufacturers come up with attractive offers, like 'buy one get one free' or exchange offers. Make the most of the offer, during the festive season!

Kitchenware
Utensils used in the kitchen, including pots and pans, mixing bowls, cutting boards, knives and spoons are included in kitchenware. You may purchase crystal glass, optical fiber, plastic or crockery, depending upon your budget.

Showpiece
If you are planning to buy showpiece for your relatives, then consider buying artworks. You may also go for wall hangings. A wide variety is available in the market, during the festive season.

Top 10 Diwali Gift Ideas

Diwali is the most important festival for the Hindus. Don’t miss this last-minute Guide to Good Gifting for Diwali! You have various options to choose - from Lakshmi & Ganesha statues to candle holders and puja thalis; from saris and tees to Barbie and books...
1. Lakshmi Statues & Figurines
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During Diwali, Hindus worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity and beauty. Hence, gifting a statue of Lakshmi during Diwali is considered auspicious. Here's a selection of various Lakshmi statues and figurines sculpted in brass and other materials, which can not only be a great addition to a Puja / prayer room, but can also beautiful adorn any drawing room.
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2. Ganesha Statues & Figurines
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Ganesha is worshipped along with Lakshmi during Diwali. Gifting a Ganesh, the lord of success and remover of obstacles, is always considered lucky and auspicious, and especially so before Diwali. This selection of light metal Ganeshas is perfect for the both your home and office and also makes a great housewarming or wedding gift because of its value as a beautiful home décor.
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3. Diwali Books for Kids
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Looking for an ideal Diwali gift for children? Here's a selection of some colorful books for kids on Diwali - the greatest festival of the Hindus. No gift is bigger than the gift of knowledge, they say, and these books, with its beautiful illustrations, do a great job in putting Indian culture into perspective, especially for children growing up in foreign lands.
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4. Diwali Candle Holders
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The tradition of lighting oil lamps or ‘diyas’ and candles is central to the celebration of Diwali, wherever you are. So, these beautiful Diwali tealight candle holders are most appropriate for the ‘Festival of Lights.’ This set of four assorted candle holders from Biedermann & Sons, with lids, have a jeweled look that will add beauty to your decor. Each candle holder is 2" diameter and 2.5" tall, and comes in four assorted colors.
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5. Lakshmi Business Card Wallet
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Let Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, abundance and prosperity inspire you everyday in your pursuit of wealth creation, with this unique business card wallet created by artist, Yogini and entrepreneur Jamila Tazewell. This chic alternative to a bulky wallet or purse for your business cards and some cash, measures 2.75" x 3" when closed and holds up to 20 cards in the clear inside pockets. Made from a durable paper-plastic laminate combination and hand sewn with cotton thread, this card case is a practical present for Diwali.
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6. Diwali Barbie Doll
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Now, even your favorite Barbie can join the celebrations of Diwali wearing a traditional teal sari with golden detailing, a lovely pink ‘dupatta’ or shawl wrap, and beautiful jewelry. This vibrant Barbie doll, especially designed for Diwali also wears a Bindi – the forehead decoration worn in India and South Asia. If you’re looking for a cute Diwali present for the young girls in your family, this Barbie is a perfect choice!
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7. Puja Thali or Plaque
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A perfect Diwali gift, this Puja Thali or platter, is a useful item for any home temple / Puja or prayer room. It is a plate, usually made out of copper, steel, gold, silver or brass that is used to keep all those accessories that are required during rituals. A must have during the festival of Diwali, this copper Puja Thali is 10.5” in diameter.
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8. Aum or Om T-Shirt
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Aum or Om is the sacred Hindu symbol. This black Om Tie-Dye Tee is colorfully cool for both indoor and outdoor use. This groovy unisex 100% cotton preshrunk T-shirt will make you stand out from the crowd during Diwali!
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9. Saris - Indian Party Wear
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It is said, when a woman wears a sari, she not only adorns her body but also her soul. This Diwali, gift a sari to a woman and let her rediscover the essence of womanhood. From simple georgette to Bollywood-style rich silks with lavish embellishments, this collection is perfect for casual, formal and party wear. The elegance and simplicity of a sari never go out of style! Chic and sophisticated, it makes for great evening wear, especially during the festive season of Diwali.
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10. Silk Sari Wrap Skirts
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Sometimes, wrapping a sari could be a daunting task for the uninitiated. This Diwali, if you have to settle for a simpler alternative, look no further than these sari skirts with reversible patchwork silk panels - approximately 48 inches wide, and 28-30” inches long. Made from vintage Indian silk sari fabric, every piece is one of a kind, and available in assorted colors and prints. A great fusion of the traditional and trendy, the sari skirt is a nice gift idea for Diwali!

New brands flood firecracker market

Adding colour: People purchasing firecrackers at a make-shift stall put-up at Banjara Hills.

HYDERABAD: ‘Wild Hunter’ vies for attention with ‘Golden Word’ while ‘Speed 100’ competes with ‘Hi-tech bomb’ and ‘Terror’.
No, these are not the latest Hollywood action flicks blasting away the city multiplex screens, but firecracker brands that hit the market this Deepavali. While smaller crackers such as ‘Golden Word’ zoom up with illumination, others like ‘Speed 100’ promise to spread a riot of colours in the sky.
There is another cracker called ‘Rang-o-Rang’ which twinkles like stars in the sky and an aptly named ‘Hi-tech bomb’ that goes-off with a deafening roar. There are many other varieties too including ‘Crackling Coconut’ and ‘Feather Pop’ for children that produces sounds of music.
Despite offering a variety of stocks, stall owners are worried over 40 per cent to 50 per cent drop in sales this season following recent floods, recession and awareness about pollution caused due to firecrackers. With customers from flood hit districts, who usually constitute a major chunk, unlikely to make purchases, the business has been affected largely.
Increasing awareness on the environmental effects from firework that affect the sound levels and ambient air quality is keeping the schoolchildren away from such crackers. These firecrackers include ‘hydrogen bombs’, ‘bullet and classic bombs’, ‘atom bombs’ and strings sold as ‘ladis’. Recession also appears to have contributed for the drop in sales.
“We have registered only 28 per cent sales till now when compared to last year’s 63 per cent. Sales may go up to 40 per cent only by Saturday,” said Immadisetty Fireworks Owner I. Pratap Kumar. However, the most sought-after varieties such as sparklers, flowerpots, pencils and rockets will continue to sell more.

Why we love Diwali!

Diwali is alway present time. You can depend on parents/in laws/husband to give you something sparkly. Image courtesy: Reuters (Image used for representational purposes only)

As the festive buzz begins, we tell you why we simply love the festival of lights. Burning calories
Whether you like it or not, you will burn calories while you shop till you drop at malls or bend/stretch while cleaning up your house.
It contributes towards guilt-free gluttony on the big day itself!
Feeling brand new
If you've noticed, in the run-up to Diwali, everyone's in a generous mood. Shops give massive discounts, salons offer special packages, parents are generous with their money, and even your spouse or boyfriend won't grumble too much about the shoes you bought to match your Diwali outfit. It's the best time to give yourself a makeover and even a boost of confidence - after all, there's nothing like a little retail therapy :)
Joy of giving
There's always a quiet satisfaction in helping those less fortunate than us. And Diwali is just another excuse to do so. The mountains of unwanted stuff - old or outgrown clothes, books, pencils - that we accumulate during our marathon pre-Diwali cleaning sessions will definitely spread a touch of joy at the orphanage, a street children's school or even a women's shelter.
Family time
It's the one time of the year your boss won't begrudge you vacation time so you can go home, because he/she has also been bitten by the festive bug.
It's also the time you return to the bosom of your entire extended family and catch up with everyone including cheek-pulling uncles and the cousin who was your best friend when you were younger, but has now moved to some other city for work.
Guilt-free eating
It's the only time of the year when you pack away your weighing scale, delete the word 'calorie' from your memory and eat to your heart's content. After all, Diwali is a once-a- year food fest you have a religious obligation to enjoy! It's where the ghee flows freely, fried snacks and mithais are in unlimited supply and your mom makes a fabulous feast. How can you miss that?
What's more, you know you aren't going to be the only one coming back to office a few pounds heavier.
Present time
Let's face it, there's a big, if hidden from the public, part of us that LOVES receiving presents. Parents, in-laws and spouses tend to give the best ones (read: expensive, diamante-studded gifts).
Down time
There's plenty of time to kill between a heavy lunch and a promised deep-fried snack time. It can be spent on a rare luxurious mid-afternoon nap; fighting over which Diwali special TV movie to watch; or playing tennis on the Xbox to make room for the next meal.
Thank god for the gym membership
As the scales groan under the weight of your newly acquired love handles, it firms up your resolve to finally put the very expensive annual gym membership to use.
Can you think of any more reasons to love Diwali? Leave us a comment and let us know.


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Diwali gift hampers get exotic

There was a time when you didn’t need to guess what your Diwali hamper contained — no surprises, just the expected delicious mithais and mouth-watering savouries.
Now those traditional Diwali gift boxes have undergone an exotic makeover, and containing anything from wine to Swarovski curios.
Explains Kaustauv Roy, assistant F&B manager of Taj Coromandel, which is offering some exotic hampers for the festive season, “Changes in lifestyle have prompted us to put together hampers that appeal to a wide range of tastes. However, keeping in mind that it is also a festival, we have also included some traditional items like diyas, sparklers and a Ganesha idol in our hampers.”
“Gifting sweets is something everyone does for Diwali. We wanted to make an impression, that’s why we are gifting all our close relatives a hamper with a bottle of wine, some cheese, chocolates and a silver coin with goddess Lakshmi engraved on it – for the traditional touch,” describes Abhishek Sharma, who heads his own export business.
Says Toral Mehta, who runs Melange, an event management company, “At least 90 per cent of our clients have insisted that the hampers contain either imported chocolate or a bottle of wine. One of the most common combinations we have are a bottle of wine, imported dry fruit, Swiss chocolates and a set of diyas.”
The fact that these items could be a little heavier on the pocket is not proving a deterrent either.
There are still some people who prefer to stick to tradition. Like Kavita Chesetty of malli.in puts it, “Diwali for me is a very traditional festival and gifting hampers with cheese, chocolates, etc. is okay for westerners but I would rather put together something with sweets like adhirasam that I make at home, which I think adds to the festive spirit.”

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