Best Gifts to Buy for Family and Friends this Diwali!
Diwali is a joyous time of the year where we decorate our abodes, wear brand new clothes, gorge on savory sweets and much more. But the sole dilemma and same-year-old problem that gets people stuck is, ‘What should be gifted to the friends, family, and other loved ones?’
Many of us don’t want to buy the regular Diwali Gifts, but still, we end up doing the same due to confusion and time constraints.
Are you still confused this year? Worry not; we have curated a comprehensive list of the best gifts to give family and friends this Diwali. We are sure that your recipient will be excited to receive these.
LED Diyas
When it comes to gifting, we all want to follow the trend. Undoubtedly oil diyas and candles are the best to illuminate the house but don't fit the bill for being the best Diwali gift. To enhance the decorations at home or workplace, LED lights to prove to be a better counterpart of traditional earthen lamps. They run on batteries and have a similar look, but of course, they are flameless.
LED diyas are much safer as compared to traditional ones if there are small kids and pets in the house. They eliminate the risk factor from oil diyas. Also, these modern candles create light effects, so you can surprise your peeps with this beautiful gift.
Homemade Sweets
Diwali is never complete without savory dishes. Sweets are a very traditional gift and a prevalent one too. There are numerous assortments of sweets, chocolates and other Indian sweet delicacies that are irresistible. Though you will get them readymade in local shops, making them yourselves will add a cherry to the cake.
Try making whatever sweet your counterpart likes at home with the help of online recipes and tutorials. If you find it difficult, take help from someone who knows cooking. It will some time to learn, but there is nothing better than making it yourself. Learn something new and spread the smiles all around. You can pack these toothsome dishes in jars and enchanting boxes to gift your loved ones.
Eco-friendly – Lakshmi/Ganesh Idols and Pots
Diwali begins with the puja of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Idol worshipping is an important aspect, and gifting idols, has always been considered auspicious in our society. So, if you are searching for an ideal gift this Diwali, look no further than the aspect of gifting mesmerizing idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha idols.
But, keep in mind, do not diminish the drive toward stopping pollution. Help the local craftsman near you and purchase some earthen pots or idols. After all, isn’t Diwali about bringing a smile on everyone’s face.
Dry Fruit Hamper
Gifting dry fruits may be the best alternative to sweets. It is a season of health and consciousness. While many consume mainstream sweets, you can take another route. Offer good health to your loved ones with a box of healthy and non-perishable dry fruits. Dry fruit hampers contain varied varieties such as nuts, sun-dried kiwis, sigs, raisins, and more. You can tweak the type of dry fruits to be included in the gift based on preference, but the overall concept is excellent.
Silver and Gold Coins
Precious metals such as silver and gold are considered auspicious during Diwali. Especially on the day of Dhanteras, people purchase gold and silver ornaments as it brings luck, prosperity, and wealth. Also, many consider that silver or gold keeps negativity at bay. Thus, gifting silver or gold coins can mean sending good wishes from your side to the other.
Diwali Puja Thali/Boxes
Another perfect gifting option is Puja Thali or Box. Diwali accessories such as bells, diya burners, panchamrut set, spoon, and more can be useful for Diwali decorations and puja. So, take the unique road and gift Pooja boxes and Thalis for fulfilling all your gifting needs.
Sky Lanterns
Diwali is the festival of lights. So, this Diwali brightens up by gifting an array of colorful Chinese lamps or Sky lanterns. This can make a wonderful gift and help you guys share good moments and enjoy even more.
Gift cards
If you are still confused with all the different traditional gifts, you can opt for a modern gifting method. You can go to Amazon gift cards. With this, you don’t have to worry about what the person likes or dislikes. Gift cards allow the other person to buy something they prefer, and they are wrapped in beautiful design papers.
Chocolate Hampers
Something you cannot forget during any festival is chocolates. A box of readymade chocolate or handmade chocolates can be a perfect gifting option, especially for children.
New Clothes
Whatever occasion it may be, the very first thing that comes to our mind is, “Do I have good clothes for it?” Clothes are one of the most critical and preferred gift options during Diwali. Everyone likes to wear new clothes in this event and thus gifting new clothes cannot go wrong.
DIY Items
It is a personal favorite. The Do-It-On-Your-Own category includes a variety of things that are purposeful and brand new made from scratch. Indulge your children and tap into their creativeness to make something awe-inspiring. There is an array of options of DIY teapots, bowls, lampshades, pen holders and more that can be easily crafted at home.
Candied Fruits
Candied fruits are a wholesome and exciting gift option for everyone. All you need is a wire rack, some seasonal fruits, and sugar syrup. For this, heat a pan and soak the chopped fruits in a sugary syrup. Until the fruits get translucent, let them remain there. Keep these soaked fruits on a wire rack with the help of a spoon, and sprinkle sugar over its top. Fruits such as pears, oranges, grapes, pineapples, apples and more can be used for a sumptuous experience.
Air Purifier Plants
This is a bonus for you. Considering the increasing air pollution, what better than gifting your special one’s breath of fresh air? This Diwali gift your friends and family some air purifier plants to help them keep their home environment clean and pollution-free.
Wish Fulfilling Turtle
We all have wishes that we work hard for. Though there is no escape to hard work and perseverance, luck does play a big role. This Diwali makes the wishes of your family and friends come true by gifting them a wish-fulfilling feng shui turtle. It has an extremely beautiful and delicate design with pearl decoration and a flip-open concave where they can keep anything they want to. A beautiful showpiece offering so much utility, what more does want!
Crystal Healing Stone Tree
It is time to get out of comfort zones for gifting and look for something different this Diwali season. A crystal healing stone tree can be a perfect gesture to show your love and affection for your loved ones. Each color chakra signifies a particular healing property and spreads positive energies all around.
Diwali holds a lot of significance and sharing gifts during the celebration is a preeminent part. Choosing gifts may be perplexing, but it is a promising thing. We hope these gift ideas help you in finding a unique Diwali gift or even inspire you to come up with other creative ideas.
Apeksha News Network wishes you all a very Happy and Creative Diwali!
