One of the main attractions of this festival is the colorful diyas or the clay lamps which are lit not only for decoration purposes, but is an age old tradition as well. On this auspicious day, Lord Ganesha the destroyer of all troubles and Goddess Laxmi the deity of wealth are worshipped, and all accessories related to this ritual are kept on copper or silver sacred plates known as ‘Puja Thalis’. Therefore Diwali Puja Thalis are ideal Diwali gifts which can be presented to your relatives or friends. You can gift wrap this thali in a colorful or transparent cellophane sheets, along with some other accessories related to the ritual.
No Indian festival is complete without delicious and traditional sweets. Sweets are an integral part of Diwali, and it is almost customary to take along sweets as part of Diwali gifts. Sweets include barfi, gulab jamun, kheer laddoo, jalebi and even huge chocolate gift packs, which are a treat for children.
A very popular Diwali gift item is dry fruit, which is available in beautifully decorated gift packs. Premium quality dry fruits are packed in attractive cane baskets with cute handles, and are the perfect way to convey Diwali greetings to your loved ones. Trendy dry fruit gift baskets are also available which are handcrafted and decorated with artificial flowers. These gift baskets look very elegant and attractive and portray a feeling of love and warmth. They can also be given as corporate Diwali gifts due to their style and elegance.
During Diwali shop owners stock up varieties of candles in different colors, sizes and shapes. Candles are an appropriate Diwali gift, and brighten up the festive mood. The choice is endless, since every year manufacturers come up with new ideas to sell different variety of candles. There are tea light candles, which are scented and can burn for long hours. Designer Diwali candles are in vogue now, since it can decorate the interiors and give a vibrant look to your home. Such a Diwali gift will be really appreciated by your relatives or friends who always like to decorate their house with innovative ideas.
Gel candles have also become quite popular, since they are made of high quality wax, these burn for hours and make for perfect Diwali Gifts. The advantage of gifting this sort of a candle is that it fills the house with a beautiful fragrance, and can also be used as a attractive decoration piece as well.
Since Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi are worshipped on Diwali night, so it is considered very auspicious to gift someone idols of Ganesha & Laxmi. It shows that you care for the person’s well being and prosperity. Ganesha-Laxmi silver idols are the most exquisite and appropriate gifts one can gift on this occasion, and can be gifted to family members, close relatives or for that matter anyone who you feel like wishing good luck for the whole year.
From time immemorial, silver has been considered a very auspicious metal, especially during Diwali. Therefore, silver related Diwali gift items are quite popular. Silver coins are one such item that is gifted quite often to near and dear ones. Other items may be, silver puja thalis, silver accessories like bells, kalash, idols, and various decorative pieces.
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