Diwali Gift Ideas Which Are Not So Cliche!!!

Diwali is the most eagerly awaited festival and the highlight of the year. Lighting up your houses or going around with presents to polish both old and new bonds, it’s all about celebrating life and positivity. Well with all this comes the Diwali shopping which is also the highlight considering it starts a month before Diwali. And here comes the same question we ask each other every year- what do I gift this Diwali? Still thinking? Here are a few Diwali gift ideas which are not so cliche or boring, so let’s get cracking!!

Electronic Diyas and Candles

First up, we know that Diwali is the festival of lights, Diyas and candles have always been a symbol of prosperity. It is good for the environment as it drives out pollution and plus pottery is back in fashion!!! These days’ roadside vendors offer different variants of diyas. They come in different styles or they may have levels to them. Why just limit yourself to mitti ka diya? You can opt for the electronic Diyas or candles that can be bought online, they range from INR 200- INR1000 depending on what deal you’re getting.

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Potted Plants

Plants not only beautify and remove airborne toxins from your home or office but also bring fortune, health, wealth, abundance, and prosperity. So, if you want to gift your loved ones something happy and prosperous, gift them live plants in self-watering pots and redefine gifting.

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Silver Coins

Ghar ayi Laxmi. If you wish to gift something to a newlywed in the family or anyone in the family who has had a new member (especially if it’s a baby girl) a silver Laxmi coin is a cute Diwali present to commemorate a new phase in life. Not only is Laxmi considered auspicious, but silver is also good as an investment. This present though underrated is one of the best presents you can give on Diwali. These coins can be found at any local jeweler shop around you or online at Amazon. The weight, price, and size can be according to your preference and budget.

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Quirky Things

A Diwali gift for a bachelor/ bachelorette? Sites like Oye happy, bewakoof.com, mango people shop and Amazon have a range of products that have a sense of humor to them. These products are all online and the quality is great against the price tag, so order with an easy mind. Don’t want to order online? Well, you can go to places like Chumbak, happily unmarried, and grab some quirky pillows or decor items. You can also opt for personal items like watches or mugs which have one-liners. These also serve as a reminder to those embarrassing but fun memories you made together. These can range from INR 500- 1500.

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Personalize Gifts

Last but not least if you are looking for a gift for a Sikh couple. A lovely Turban and a matching pair of earrings is an offbeat gift for that couple. The urban Theka in Elante Mall Chandigarh has a lovely range of Turbans and ethnic earrings you can choose from. You can also opt for Phulkari and a Turban if you have to gift an elderly couple. Other gifts that are interesting and meaningful are the Akhand jot which is very pleasing and is also used in prayer. It’s available on Amazon. If you want to opt for something more personal, like for your grandparents, you may want to dig in some old relics they loved once, clean and polish them attach a note along with it (pour out your feelings, hey it's family!) and they will love it!!!

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