12 Incredible Diwali gifts in the UK that will dazzle your loved ones

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12 Incredible Diwali gifts in the UK that will dazzle your loved ones

Diwali is the season of giving gifts and spending time with your friends, family, and loved ones. However, the best Diwali gifts in the UK can be hard to find, especially if you’re new to the country and yet to get your bearings.

In case you are still scratching your head about what to get, here are some amazing gift ideas in the UK that will bring your loved ones closer this festive season.

Ideas for Diwali gifts in the UK

1. Indian jewellery

For Indians, Diwali is synonymous with buying jewellery. Indeed, the first day of the festival is called Dhanteras, which is considered extremely auspicious. The word ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Teras’ refers to the 13th day of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar, signifying that buying wealth on this day brings more wealth. That’s why you will see that buying gold, silver or metal utensils on this day is a commonly observed practice.

Most Indian jewellery is primarily targeted at female customers, such as bangles, necklaces and ear pieces. However, there are some items that can appeal to the male gender as well, for example, kadas, rings and bracelets.

2. Assorted chocolate box

A box of chocolates is a great gift for families with young children. A Ferrero Rocher pyramid for example,looks both elegant and delectable!

There’s a huge variety of chocolates available in the market, starting from interesting flavours to vegan and gluten-free options. The best way to deal with this delightful problem is to have some idea on what kind of chocolate the receiver likes.

3. Rangoli sets

Rangolis are extremely important when it comes to Diwali and the tradition that has been followed in Indian households. The colourful patterns of rangolis are used to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the God of Wealth, into the house. Not just luck, these rangolis help you create amazing creative designs that make homes look stunning.

Buying a rangoli kit that comes with various colours and stencils is an amazing way to revel in the spirit of Diwali. However, if you can’t find a kit, you can even buy flowers and arrange them in floral designs to give your house a lively aura.

4. Firecrackers

Diwali is the festival of lights and there’s nothing better than firecrackers to set the spirits up. A favourite amongst kids and adults alike, firecrackers are a great way to light up the dark night’s sky with beautiful colours.

Firecrackers can come in various shapes and sizes, and all of them are special in their own ways. There are rockets, garden fireworks and even indoor fireworks if you want to keep the celebrations inside your home. If you don’t know where to purchase them from, you can visit the Epic Fireworks website, which is the biggest online fireworks supplier in the UK. If needed, you can also have a look at Fireworks Crazy to give someone dear to you one of the best Diwali gifts in the UK.

5. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi Idols

Lord Ganesha is the God of Wisdom, whereas Goddess Lakshmi is the God of Wealth, hence they are seen in nearly every devout Hindu and Jain household. During Diwali, gifting their idols and figures sends the message that knowledge and prosperity will follow.

If you are unsure about where to look for them, you can find them on Amazon. In case you want to purchase them offline, most Indian jewellery stores also have them in various sizes and budgets.

6. Ethnic wear

Dressing up in Indian ethnic wear is a great way to be proud of your cultural roots and heritage. There is a large variety of clothes that you can choose from, and for every member of the family.

For the ladies, you can choose from sarees, salwar kameez, kurtis, ethnic gowns and ethnic crop tops. Whereas, the men can choose from basic dhoti kurtas, sherwanis, Nehru jackets, printed kurtas and printed short kurtas. If you are looking for a store in the UK where you want to purchase these fine fabrics, you can have a look at the Kalaniketan online store.

7. Ayurvedic and healthcare products

People have become extremely health and fitness conscious in this day and age. What better way to present your health-conscious loved ones than giving them a box of Ayurvedic goodness? Ayurveda is the science of life, and is the oldest medical system in the world, being practiced since ancient times.

You can gift Ayurveda products ranging from food and food supplements, to skin care, hair care and oral care products. Dabur UK, which is a direct subsidiary of the extremely well recognised brand Dabur India, can provide you access to these amazing Ayurvedic items.

8. Indian snacks

Indian celebration is incomplete without the perfect snacks that set up the theme for the festivities. Across the UK, you will find Asian and Indian grocery stores that have stocked up huge amounts of Diwali based dry snacks, such as murmura, chikki, murmura ladoos, papad and much more.

You could even find evening snack favorites that go very well with tea, such as sev, papdi sev, sev murmura and many others. Falcon is one such store located in Nottingham, which also takes orders for deliveries across the country.

9. Scented candles and diyas

Alongside firecrackers, diyas and candles are the two most commonly observed lighting ornaments observed during the festival of lights. Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, and hence lights are given much importance.

There is no dearth of candles and diyas when it comes to buying one as a gift. The possibilities are, quite literally, endless. You can find handmade diyas or factory made, in various shapes, sizes and colours. Diyas can be made from numerous materials, such as clay, gold, silver, copper or brass. Different types of candles, such as tea, votive and floating candles also make great gifts suitable for the occasion of Diwali.

10. Silver and gold trays

Indian festivals commonly hold pujas, where the deity is worshipped with flowers, sweets, incense sticks and many such items. A silver or gold tray is a very thoughtful gift for an Indian household that conducts pujas.

These trays are used as puja thalis, which means all the items of the puja will be arranged on a tray to be presented to the God. The trays are very well crafted and designed, and can double up as decorative ornaments. You can find some amazing trays here.

11. Indian sweets

No celebration in India is complete without sweets. But during the festival of light, everyone craves for the amazing syrupy gulab jamuns, milk cakes, the diamond shaped kaju barfis and the beautiful spherical laddoos.

Indian sweets are usually milk based, but you can also choose amongst vegan options, such as motichoor ladoos, jalebis, balushahi and besan ladoos. In addition, if you don’t want to take desserts, you can always choose from samosas, dhoklas, onion bhajis and various types of kachoris. Gupta’s is an Indian sweetshop in the UK that takes online orders and also has stores in three locations – Euston, Hendon and Kingsbury. Make someone’s day with one of the sweetest( literally) Diwali gifts in the UK!

12. Dry fruit boxes

Gifting dry fruits is a tradition in Diwali, and is one of the best options possible if you want to give a well thought out but safe gift. There’s a wide variety of gift boxes available in the market that come brimmed with dry fruits of your choice.

These gift boxes usually contain well loved nuts and dry fruits, such as cashew, almond, walnuts, pistachios and more. You can also find gift boxes that come with chocolate covered dry fruits, across various online and offline stores.