Diwali gifts that feel like the festival
Light, sweetness and something to keep: the gifts families actually bring to Diwali, from diyas and rangoli to dry fruit boxes and a silver coin for Lakshmi Puja.
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Our top 5 at a glance
IllustrationHome1.Brass diya set
Why we love itThe classic Diwali gift. Solid brass lamps that come out every year and look better with age.
$15 to $30
IllustrationGrocery2.Dry fruit gift box
Why we love itCashews, almonds and pistachios in a box that is ready to hand over. The safe, always-welcome choice for hosts and elders.
$25 to $45
IllustrationHome3.Flameless LED diyas
Why we love itAll the glow with no oil or open flame, so they are easy for apartments, dorms and homes with kids.
$12 to $25
IllustrationJewelry4.Silver Lakshmi Ganesh coin
Why we love itGifting silver at Diwali is a tradition for good fortune. A small coin in a box is a meaningful keepsake.
$40 to $90
IllustrationCrafts5.Rangoli stencil and colour kit
Why we love itEverything to make a rangoli at the door, with stencils that make it easy for beginners and kids.
$12 to $25
IllustrationHome6.Brass urli with floating candles
Why we love itA wide bowl for water, flowers and floating candles that becomes the centrepiece of the room.
$25 to $50
IllustrationHome7.Marigold toran garland
Why we love itReusable marigold garlands for the doorway that look fresh every year.
$12 to $25
IllustrationGrocery8.Masala chai gift set
Why we love itLoose leaf chai and spices for the morning after the party.
$15 to $30
IllustrationGrocery9.Soan papdi and mithai box
Why we love itA box of sweets is the oldest Diwali gift there is, and these travel and keep well.
$10 to $20
IllustrationHome10.Silver-plated puja thali
Why we love itA complete thali set for Lakshmi Puja that looks beautiful on the table.
$25 to $50
Quick answers
What are good Diwali gifts?
Brass or LED diyas, a dry fruit or mithai box, a silver Lakshmi Ganesh coin, a brass urli or a masala chai set.