Why Should You Gift on Durga Puja?
Best Gifts for Durga Puja
1. A Pack of Rasgulla
Rosogolla' or 'rasgulla' originated in East India, present-day states of Odisha and West Bengal which have claimed to be its birthplace. Nobin Chandra Das led the availability of rasgulla easier with vacuum packing which made the dessert famous outside India.
You can automatically feel Durga Puja in the air with sunny days and scattered clouds in clear blue sky and a variety of sweets which are available in more decorative ways in the shops during that time. While Rasgulla – Bengal's very own identity is not offered to Goddess Durga herself. But with the Puja, it is perfect to gift rasgulla to your guests, especially during the 'Dashami' day when people come to their friends and family's homes, to wish Vijayadashami.
On that day, 'rasgulla' is a must to have and serve for celebrating the occasion. Giftalove.com brings you this delectable Haldiram rasgulla pack, which comes in 1 kg packing. Everyone will love the sweetness of this gift. Enjoy yourself in this auspicious occasion by having this delicious sweet and turn the occasion into a memorable time by gifting it to your friends and family. The box can be used for storing other household items as well later on. The price for this pack of rasgulla is Rs. 699 only.
2. Traditional LED Layered Decorative Diya Stand
An idol or an altar without a Diya stand is unimaginable. The pure light of diyas make the ambience of the festival, and they are required in the rituals as well. There were days when we used to light candles and diyas one by one with the help of cotton and oil. But today, we have LED diyas which are hassle-free to use and also much brighter than usual diyas.
The LED diyas will genuinely decorate your home, temple, and festive days. The five-layered LED decorative Diya will automatically set the mood for your home and the special occasion of Durga Puja. It is made from an unbreakable material and has a flame tip shape light which can be easily installed in the corner of your home. This traditional Diya is best to place at the temple or puja room of your house and also can be given as a gift for Durga Puja to your loved ones.
The material used is unbreakable plastic, and it is available in 5, 4, and 3 layers. The dimensions (in cm) of the five layers traditional Diya are H-33, L-9, and weight is 163 grams, four-layer Diya is H-28, L-9, and the weight is 142 grams, three-layer Diya is H-23, L-9, and the weight is 114 grams. The price for this item is Rs. 350 and Rs. 450 for the three and four-layered diya respectively. Buy this from mypoojabox.in
3. Anisha Creatives Multicolour Metal Puja Thali
At the time of Durga Puja, 'aarti thali' has a special symbolic significance. It is the puja plate in which the material required for the entire puja are accumulated and decorated. It plays an auspicious role in the Hindu religious rituals and festivities. It can be of many types of materials as steel, gold, silver, brass or any other metal, and also of various shapes and designs and some of them can be engraved as well.
A puja thali generally consists of materials like turmeric paste, chandan paste, sindoor or vermillion, akshata, a diya, flowers, Indian sweets, prasad and a small container with holy water. They can also have a ghanti (bell), conch (shankha), mangal kalash, tulsi leaves, and sankha-pola, a symbol of married women during Durga puja aarti.
This aarti thali from pepperfry.com in a unique shape and has a lovely design. The dimension of the thali is as follows – length 7.7 cm, width 4.9 cm, and height 1 cm. It weighs 150 grams only and comes decorated with beautiful gemstones. The price of this beautiful thali is Rs. 639 only.
4. Maa Durga Face Wooden Home Décor Showpiece
Adding a beautiful piece of art can uniquely define a blank space and set a different mood. Whatever type the room may be, decorations and accessories are one of the main factors where your eyes get focused upon. A home décor item adds flair to your room, and you can easily put some personal touches to make it special. A wall or table décor is also an excellent gift for an occasion or festival which will remind your friends and family about you forever.
During Durga Puja, we generally buy new clothes as gifts; however, this time, go for something unique. A wooden showpiece with Maa Durga's face imprinted on it will be a unique gift for home or office decoration. The different printing layer of wood gives a proper 3D showpiece art. The primary material used is wood, weighs around 99.8 g only and comes in dimensions 17.8 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm. Also, the showpiece is digitally printed, which creates a pure and vivid colour definition. The price for this décor is Rs. 199 only on Amazon.
5. Metal Handmade Durga Mask Wall Hanging
Handmade metal art is made one at a time, and it is a unique gift item for those who have everything. In the case of metal handcrafts, skilled people create art from metal and convert them into decorative pieces. Traditional techniques are applied to create these items. India is known as one of the best nations to produce handmade metal items of different kinds and in different styles. On the occasion of Durga Puja, gifting a metal handmade Durga mask for wall hanging is a great way to celebrate the festival with your loved ones.
The height of the idol is 10 inches, width and depth are 2 and 7 inches respectively, and it weighs around 1.8 kg. The material used is brass, and it has a hook behind to hang it on the wall. The beautiful Durga mask will cost you Rs. 3,510 on statuestudio.com and will be a perfect wall décor showpiece for the living room or the temple room.
6. Puja Samagri Kit
Puja is a sacred ritual performed to invoke blessings of divine deities in the form of progress, protection, any desire fulfilment, and the most important part in this tradition is puja samagri (ingredients). Puja Samagri kit consists of various holy or sacred items and accessories, and it plays an essential role in making the puja rituals a complete success. This Puja Samagri Kit from kalyanpuja.com has all the items that are required for Durga puja or Navaratri. The kit consists of essential as well as beautiful decorative items in a metal thali with works of velvet, moti, and gota. The kit has around 30 puja items to complete the rituals of Durga Puja, consisting of mata rani photo, vrat katha book, kumkum packet, puja batti packet, decorative thali, kapur box, elaichi packet, and 16 Srinagar items such as bindi, mirror, bangles, comb, kajal, mehendi, toe ring, nose ring etc. The whole package costs Rs. 800 only.
7. Terracotta Maa Durga Idol
When you look at fine art, the word Terracotta means 'baked earth', the word Terracotta has been derived from the Latin phrase, 'terra cocta'. Terracotta was widely used in ancient art, especially in pottery and sculptures. Terracotta items are creative, cheap, versatile, and also quite durable. It is usually made from coarse and porous clay. Terracotta idols come beautifully highlighted with expertise and precise work.
This Terracotta Durga idol is a beautiful decorative showpiece, perfect for gifting on religious purpose to friends and family. The terracotta Durga Idol is from West Bengal, which is famous for the terracotta work, where more than 450 houses are doing different kinds of terracotta works. It is water-resistant and can be mounted on the wall. The weight of the item is 500 g, and the dimensions 11 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm. The price for this showpiece figurine is Rs. 399 on Flipkart.
8. Maa Durga Tealight Candle Holder
An excellent option for home décor during the puja celebration is a beautiful tea light candle which you can gift to your loved ones to decorate a corner table or the puja room. This tea light holder is made from mixed metal. The cutting of the metal has been done as per the Durga Idol, and when the light is lit, it shows the shadow of Maa Durga beautifully. The price for this beautiful golden home decor item is Rs. 80 only. It's available for purchase on costok.com.
9. Maa Durga T-Shirt
Durga puja is a festival where you can dress up all traditionally and make yourself unique among everyone. Yet some of us are there who love wearing just a t-shirt and jeans and hop to the pandals casually in this humid weather. T-shirt is the best option if you are not much into heavier dresses. You can make it a little different by wearing a black t-shirt with the printed face of Maa Durga and flaunt it during the festival. These Maa Durga t-shirts from GFashion.in are made from bio-wash cotton of 120 GSM, and are quite durable too. The basic price for two t-shirts is Rs. 799, and if you buy these in sets of 3, 4 and 5 set, the price will be Rs. 1,099, Rs. 1,399 and Rs. 1,699 respectively. You also get the liberty to choose from many styles and colours.
10. Durga Wooden Notebook
In this biggest religious and cultural festival of eastern India, celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over evil by gifting friends and family an engraved notebook which is perfect for this occasion. It is a pure wooden hardcover notebook which comes with a beautifully carved cover with Maa Durga's face and "happy durga puja" on it. It has 70 pages, and the measurement for the regular and large notebooks are 18 x 13.5 cm, and 24 x 15 cm respectively. Buy this quicky gift for Durga Puja from woodgeekstore.com for Rs. 799.
Bonus: Affordable Return Gifts for Durga Puja
1. KumKum Dibbi
Kumkum is essential for any puja and also for the married Hindu women. A handcrafted beautiful kumkum box can be a gift to someone you love, and it will definitely show your affection for the person. Get this beautiful handcrafted Rajasthani kumkum box from Amazon for Rs. 279.
2. Chandan & Kumkum Holder
Another excellent idea for return gift during puja days as this is needed at every home for the puja ghar. A Chandan & Kumkum holder can be used for other Puja samagri purpose too. Get this Brass set of kumkum thali from Flipkart for Rs. 385 only.
3. Potli Bag
Red is the symbol of strength and beauty for women. A blood-red potli bag with great paisley work design is perfect for Durga Puja as a return gift as it will enhance any traditional wear during the occasion. You can purchase this designer potli bag from mirraw.com for Rs. 499.
Celebrate this Durga Puja with the Not-So-Privileged
While you celebrate this Durga Puja by exchanging gifts with family and friends, this year, make it a little different by giving out gifts to the not-so-privileged devotees of the Goddess Durga. You can take out these little children for a small treat or present them with new clothes. There won't be a better way to seek Ma Durga's blessings.