30+ Diwali Gift Ideas For Everyone

The festival of Diwali has been hugely lionized across India for ages now. Lighting lanterns and diyas are the touchstones of the festival. The vogue of gifting on this golden day is quite a ‘wow’ among everyone. Diwali – a juncture to reunite with dear ones and enjoy the coup of light over dusk; utopia over misery. And like any other family gathering and celebration, arranging the best Diwali gift can induce extravagant festive feelings.

Before diving into the greatest Diwali gift 2022 ideas, let us understand first what Diwali is and why it is celebrated. So, let us broaden our understanding of this festival of lights and see how to celebrate it.

What is Diwali, and Why is it Celebrated?

Let us find out what is Diwali and why is it celebrated. Every year during October or November, all the Indians get excited about the festival of lights. It is a five-day event that the whole nation celebrates. It embarks the auspicious occasion that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped using diyas and lights. The devotees dress up and offer sweets and prayers to the deity. This year's Diwali 2022 date is the 24th of October.

The Five-Day Festival of Diwali

Dhanteras:

It is celebrated on the first day of Diwali; the devotees indulge in puja, place lights on the entryways' balconies, and purchase kitchen utensils. It is believed that all this brings good fortune.

Narak Chaturdashi:

This day is celebrated in a very different way in various regions. Most people spend it by being at home and exchanging sweets with relatives. Apart from this, they also decorate their house floors with rangoli.

Lakshmi Puja:

This day is considered to be the most auspicious day. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Families dress up and gather for the puja. Not only this, but people also burst firecrackers to mark the level of excitement and celebration. 

Govardhan Puja:

This day marks the beginning of the Gujarati new year. A great deal of delicacies is prepared for puja. And the devotees dress up and worship Lord Krishna.

Bhai Dooj:

The last day of the celebration deals with the sibling bond. The brothers visit their sisters and honor them with their favorite sweets, followed by rituals.

However, the actual date of Lakshmi Pujan changes every year. This special puja usually involves offering prayers to the deity and sweets.

How Can We Make Diwali More Special? 

We are already aware of the fact that the charm of Diwali is spread all over the world. Giving valuable gifts to our loved ones adds immense value to the celebration of this festival.

The main motive of gifts is to make our loved ones feel special. But you surely might be wondering what could be gifted that they will love and cherish throughout their lives. And Diwali is just around the corner, so let us understand why during this occasion, gifting is important.

Importance of Gifting on the Eve of Diwali

Did you know Diwali is not only celebrated here but in other varied countries around the globe with full essence and devotion? From Singapore to Japan, the lights of Diwali enlighten every corner of the world.

Thirsting the blessings of Lord Ram, the occasion also offers a devotion to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. We believe the lights of Diwali will not only welcome Lord Ram, home but will also fill our homes with good luck and prosperity. What is a better way to reflect the joy of the festival, Diwali, than by bestowing hearty gifts?

Traditionally, gifting was an ancient ritual. We, Indians, not only follow it to spread happiness but out of respect as well. Whether the wrapper box of thoughtfulness is big or small, the good wishes behind it matter. The major impulse behind the ritual of exchanging gifts is spreading good wishes and bliss on a happy occasion.

Best Diwali Gifts Ideas for Everyone

People run on love and hope to move ahead in life. So, why not gift some boxes of happiness to give them subtle affectionate Diwali wishes and messages?

Hence, we have listed down a bunch of mind-blowing gifting ideas to light up your Diwali.

Best Diwali Gifts Ideas for Him

There are two types of women in this world – one who loves to gift but gets overwhelmed with the right choices before the occasion, and one who buys gifts that she probably planned last year, way before the occasion. This article is definitely for the first strata. Check out these wonderful Diwali gift ideas that you can give to the man of your life.

Unique Diwali Gifts for Husband

-Canvas Floating Frames

Diwali is a special festival for all of us, and so are our husbands. What would we do without them, right? No matter how many times we fight, we love them more than ourselves. So, don’t you think they deserve something extraordinary? Hence, my personal recommendation would be Canvas Floating Frames! They are durable, waterproof and give life to your romantic moments.

- Mad Over Retro

Is your husband one of those people who likes to live in the past? Is he someone who likes the scent of an old book and goes gaga over old train engines and gramophones? Why not gift him from the vintage collection? Check out the online websites that can give you archived artifacts. Trust me; this gift would be his next new favorite.

- Desk Bookshelf

Every night when you go to settle the bed, you find books lying around? Calm your nerves because we found the perfect gift for your man (viz. technically for you), a desk bookshelf. There, he can keep not only all his books but also his other stationary belongings. So, the next time you go to settle the bed, you just have to deal with the wet towel that he forgets to hang.

- Photo Calendar

Did your man manage to remember your anniversary this year? If not, then just give him a calendar already! Mark all the important dates and put the 2022 photo calendar in front of his eyes. So, the next time he forgets your birthday or anniversary, he can’t give you any excuses for forgetting the dates. There are various themes in photo calendar gift. A few of them are:

Love Photo Calendars

How about bringing a cheek-to-cheek smile to the face of your beloved? Wondering how? Customized calendar gifts are indeed a great choice.

Let the love photo calendar printing do all the magic. Let this romantic keepsake add a flair of romance amongst you two. So, whenever you both glance at it, you will be reminded of the romance between you two—as a result, allowing you to relive the special moments you cherished with your beloved. Make a photo calendar and induce life to those lovely moments.

Family Photo Calendars

Create an elegant yet exclusive gift that your loved ones can cherish for a lifetime. Select the most beautiful picture you have of your family and liven it up by transforming it into a personalized family photo calendar. This lovely keepsake will allow you to bring happy smiles peppered with fabulous family time.

Wedding Photo Calendars

Let us accept the fact that the bride and groom get extremely exhausted on their wedding day due to an elongated list of rituals. So, if you manage to accumulate and assemble the best moments that you both spent at your wedding, then make your own photo calendar 2022. A classic wedding photo calendar can liven up the wedding moments. And trust me, a wedding photo calendar gift will serve as a beautiful keepsake that your better half will cherish forever. So, before your partner opens up their eyes the next morning, surprise them with this mesmerizing gift. And your partner is surely going to express their gratitude towards you for this lovely gift.

Unique Diwali Gifts for Father

- Assorted Tea

There are two types of fathers, either a coffee dad or a cha person. For all those tea lover Papas, we have a brilliant idea! Give him a box of assorted tea leaves. Like perfect can not be ‘more perfect,’ nothing can be greater than this gift – a box consisting the heart of India.

- Mobile

Are you looking for something extravagant for your dad? Well, why not stretch your budget a bit and gift him a smartphone? Though it would take him some time to understand the features, but when he would be able to video call you, the investment would be worth it.

- Chromecast

Is your father a movie buff and loves to keep the remote in his hands? Then it is possible he is watching Sooryavansham (1999) for the 23rd time on TV and never complaining about it. Why not give him something he likes, yet something new? What about a chrome cast? So that whatever you will play on the phone, he would be able to watch it on the TV. Isn’t the idea greater than great?

Diwali Gift Ideas for Grandfather

There are two types of grandfathers in this world; either you are scared of them, or they are your best childhood buddies. No matter who your grandfather is, his efforts in you, deserves a gift this Diwali. Here are a few Diwali gift ideas for grandfather.

-Glossy Acrylic Prints

They are the best alternatives for glass frames. Acrylic prints are durable, mobile, and glossier. Print all your best memories with your grandfather and mount them in his room. Let him know you will always be the little grandkid who loves grandfather a lot.

-Cotton Bedsheets

Crafted with brilliance and comfort, gift your grandfather a cotton bedsheet that will help him sleep in summer without any uneasiness. In the tropical weather of India, try to choose light colors; it will not absorb the heat much.

Creative Diwali Gifts for Brother

- Football Jersey

You two perhaps have fought a million times for the TV remote, and every time his football craze has overpowered you. But, we know you love him, rather more than anything in this world, right? Why not appreciate his love for football for once and this Diwali, give him the jersey of his favorite team?

- Premium Photo Albums

Remember all those silly moments that only brother knows? Those picnic days when you played with him all day long? And what about those days when you can never thank your brother enough to be with you when you were in trouble? Gauge all those memories in a folder and get a premium photo album to make your brother smile ear to ear.

- Deo

Are you tired of telling him to go and take a bath? Well, habits take time to change, but you can spare yourself with a gift of fresh aroma (you know what we mean). This Diwali, along with lights and your brother’s happy face, let the fresh fume spread a happy vibe.

Amazing Diwali Gifts for Boyfriend

- Mixtape

Remember how John Cusack impressed the character, ‘Diane,’ in the movie ‘Say anything (1989)’ by holding the music tape on top of his car? How about getting a bit classic and doing something THAT romantic? And, girl, if not now, when will you? Create a romantic mixtape for him and give him a surprise. This has to be one of the most romantic Deepavali gift ideas.

- Watch

Is he a latecomer? Are you the one who often stands and waits for hours for your man to arrive? First of all, that habit needs to be changed! Second of all, that needs to be changed right now! Because, girl, we got your back! C’mon, get a watch for him this Diwali and put an end to this habit. You can do it.

- Fruit Bouquet

It might sound odd at first, but since the pandemic has not yet bid farewell, it is only sane to gift a bouquet of fruits than flowers. Moreover, if you want to create an impression in front of his parents, well, you better grab this idea.

Lovely Diwali Gifts for Son

- Footbal

We know all you can think about is his health. And given the situation of this unfortunate pandemic, your son might not have gone out for months. As a Deepavali gift, give him a football and ask him to go out. But, yes, ask him to wear a mask, sanitize his hands and play carefully.

- Puzzle

If he has a football already and often goes out to play, it is time to take care of his brain. How? Of course, you can give him some almonds, but how about a puzzle game, for example, a jigsaw? Puzzle games are good for brain exercises. So this Diwali, ting a glass for intelligence.

- Dart

Childhood is the time when people build most of their motor skills. Give him a dart as a Diwali gift and place him on an aiming test. Your son would soon be addicted to it - a million times better than sticking his head on the smartphone.

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Best Diwali Gifts Ideas for Her

For all the men out there, we say, ‘you are welcome’ in advance! Because after reading these below-listed gift ideas, you won’t be able to thank us enough. Keep reading.

Premium Diwali Gifts for Wife

- Trip to Bali

You both must be definitely tired of working from home for the past year. Good Lord, it has already been a year, and we still think of 2019. Nevertheless, this gift is not only for your wife but for you as well. Go out, relax at the beach of Bali. Both of you deserve a vacation from the monotony of this brisk life.

- Beauty Product Kit

Not always you get the time or have the spirit to take care of her mood swings. We get it. This Diwali, tell her, “You are always there or not; you do care, no matter what,” with a set of beauty products.

- Canvas Prints

Is your wife someone who likes to decorate the house and keep everything in place? Then get canvas prints online, with a festive memory engraved on them. It will not only hype the festive mood but will also enhance the Diwali decoration.

Handmade Diwali Gifts for Mother

- Homemade Food

This Diwali, give your maa something she has been giving you for ages. Yes, a pleasant, homely meal. There are millions of recipes on YouTube to help you get the perfect plateful of a scrumptious dish. Moreover, it is not about how good you cook, but the effort and thought behind it.

- Massager

She is no lesser than a tornado in the house. You will find her everywhere; her mind is everywhere. Can’t find a thing? You have your mom to find it. You are hungry? she will fix it. But, what about her? When she goes to bed at night, don’t you think each of her nerves and cells ask for a massage? Get a massager online and gift it this Diwali. It would be quite beneficial.

- Indoor Plants

Let there be light, let there be life” for the person who gave you the greatest gift – your life. With a few indoor plants, the home would also look jovial and earthy.

Diwali Gift Ideas for Grandmother

She may tell you or not; your presence is all she wants. This Diwali, you may try to make sure, no matter what you gift her, to give some of your attention as well. Here are some of the gift ideas:

-Incense Sticks and Wooden Stand

If your grandmother is a devotee of God, incense sticks and a wooden stand to keep the sticks would be a fabulous Diwali gift for her. Get aromatic jasmine, rose, sandalwood, lavender incense sticks, or aromas of your choice, and keep it near the puja-ghar before she wakes up.

-Vinyl Photo Frames

Get some memories printed of you and your grandmother on classic vinyl photo frames. It has to make her happy. Getting a glimpse of those lovely memories every time, she walks into the room will remind her of you

Awesome Diwali Gifts for Sister

- Paint and Canvas

Does your sister like to paint? When you open her copies or diary, you find ferns and petals on the last page? Let her art get a platform. Gift her canvas and paint to broaden her artistic horizon.

- Travel Bag

Is your sister one of those who wants to travel the world and never settles for a place? Encourage her dream with a small trip big and tell her, you envy her the way she is living her life. This Diwali, give her a reason to be happy.

- Festival Photo Album

If your sister is your better half, and your phone is filled with selfies with her, bring them to life. Get the best festival photo albums online and gift her all the memories you have spent together.

Romantic Diwali Gifts for Girlfriend

- Pendant

What if she is not your wife yet? She is nothing less either. This Diwali, give her a small hint of what she means to you by giving her a jaw-dropping pendant. After all, she is soon going to share your surname, isn’t it?

- Love Letter

The Diwali, get a bit old-fashioned and classy with a handwritten love letter for your girl. Tell her how much you love her, and her presence makes you feel complete. Trust me; even if she knows, she would love to hear it from you.

- Diary

Girls deal with a lot of emotions. Practically, you can not be there every time to listen to her long tales. Gift her a diary and tell her, whenever you are not there, she can write there instead – tell her to treat the diary as a part of you. It is anyway a good practice to polish your vocab.

Stunning Diwali Gifts for Daughter

- Soft Toy

Are you a working parent and can’t hug your little princess before her good night's sleep? May you miss her, but let her slip the affection she wants. With a huge teddy bear or any soft toy, let her go to sleep hugging the same.

- Atlas

An Atlas can be an enticing gift if your daughter likes to solve puzzles. From the Atlas, ask her to search for a few places and wait for her to find them. After playing this game for a month or two, you will notice she will eventually memorize the map. A pretty good way to polish her geography skills, isn’t it?

- Night Lamp

Does your little daughter share her room with her sibling(s)? Then on this occasion of the festival of lights, give her a light itself, a night lamp to be precise. So, whenever she has to do her homework, she can do it without disturbing her roommate (or siblings).

Best Diwali Gift Ideas For Friends

- Bohemian Wall Art

This Diwali, give your dear friend something simple yet trending. Can you guess what it is? Some Bohemian wall art. In a minimalist house, it looks just fantastic. If you want to elevate the same, also give some crochet cloth to keep in on the chair or sofa.

- Bathroom Kit

Some things are absolutely necessary and can never go wrong, such as a bathroom kit. Make a gift hamper consisting of – shampoo, conditioner, hair serum, body lotion, shower gel, and keep adding all the things that come to your mind. But, remember, if you are adding the shower gel, don’t forget the loofah.

- Movie Poster

Is your friend a movie frenzy person? Whenever you ask him/her to go out with you, asks you to come home to watch a movie instead? Well, believe me, your friend is in the world of movies, and nothing can stir but something related to it. So, Diwali or Christmas, a movie poster would be the perfect gift.

Best Diwali Gift Ideas for Colleagues and Employees

- Dry Fruit

This Diwali, let’s wish your colleagues some good health with a box filled with goodness, dry fruits. It has zillions of health benefits, tastes wonderful, and is just perfect as a corporate gift.

- Homemade Chocolate

Diwali is a festival of lights and sweets. And what is better than something sweet and homemade? With a couple of easy ingredients, make a box full of yummy chocolates for your colleagues. This Diwali gift for employees will make you talk of the town.

Happy Diwali Wishes and Messages

We Indians have a plethora of relatives living in different corners of the world, and we, of course, cannot pay a visit to each of them personally. That is when the need to send wishes and messages to our dear ones is realized. So, let us familiarize ourselves with the latest Happy Diwali wishes and messages.

• May this Diwali 2022 open the door of opportunities for you! Happy Diwali
• I pray that this Diwali fills your life with happiness
• May Goddess Lakshmi shower her bountiful blessings on you. Happiest Diwali
• May all the negativity gets kicked off from your life, and you become the happiest this Diwali
• Induce life to your Diwali decoration ideas and add beauty to your space
• May you remember this Diwali as an event of the beginning of your success
• I wish that your life glows up just the way your skin glows. Happy Diwali
• May you get the best shots this Diwali
• May you get a plethora of cute Diwali greeting cards from your kids

Wrap Up

Whether it is Diwali or Holi, Eid or Christmas, India, is the hub of celebration. Hopefully, our list helps you to get the perfect gift for your dear ones and make them smile.

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