Top 10 Diwali Gift Ideas

Good Guide to Gifting for Diwali

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.

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.

A perfect Diwali gift, this Ganesha Puja Thali or platter, is a useful item for any home temple / Puja or prayer room. The Thali is made of stainless steel and depicts a Ganesha carved using the famous ‘meenakari’ jewelry craft work from India. A must have during the festival of Diwali, the Puja Thali, measuring 9.5” in diameter, has a stick incense holder, ‘diya’ or lamp holder, lidded ‘sindoor’ or vermillion holder, etc.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This ‘Fertile Goddess’ 3/4 sleeve poly-jersey fabric T-shirt, with a beautiful line drawing imprint of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and patroness of lofty goals, makes for a great gift for Diwali. Ballerina neckline and softly tapered fit add comfort and elegance to this graceful tee, which is just right for a workout or lunch with friends. Note from the merchant: “Look for a secret message from the goddess hidden inside!”

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.

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!