For parents and elders
- Brass Laxmi Ganesh for the Diwali puja.
- Brass akhand swastik diya for the festive jyot.
- Brass Gayatri Devi Maa or Ram Darbar as a special gift.
See spiritual gifts for parents.
For siblings and cousins
- Wooden phone stand or pen stand with clock.
- Terracotta wall hanging for their room.
- Brass Buddha for a calm corner.
For friends' homes
- White metal peacock vase.
- Brass candle holder for Diwali evenings.
- Brass elephant or elephant figurines.
By budget
| Budget | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under ₹500 | Diyas, kapoor dani, Matarani idol, desk pieces, terracotta wall hanging |
| ₹500–1,000 | Laxmi Ganesh, Ganesha, Saraswati, Radha Krishna (white metal), Buddha, wall clock |
| ₹1,000–2,500 | Peacock vase, candle holder, brass elephant, figurines, Ram Darbar |
| Above ₹2,500 | Gayatri Maa, Radha Krishna (brass), Hanuman Ji, Lord Shiva |
Under ₹500 · ₹500–1,000 · ₹1,000–2,500 · Above ₹2,500
Gifts that go with the five days of Diwali
| Day | Gift idea |
|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Brass items, diyas |
| Choti Diwali | Diyas and decor |
| Diwali | Laxmi Ganesh idol, akhand diya |
| Govardhan Puja | Krishna idols |
| Bhai Dooj | Desk pieces and decor for siblings |
Eco-friendly gifting
Choose handcrafted, long-lasting gifts over disposable ones, wrap them in cloth or paper instead of plastic, and give diyas instead of electric lights where possible.
Make Diwali gifting easy
- Order early so gifts arrive before Dhanteras.
- Send gifts straight to relatives in other cities. Every Ethenic Handicrafts order ships free across India.
- Add a handwritten Diwali wish.
Related: Diwali diya guide, what to buy on Dhanteras.
