Happy Dussehra! Gift Something Special To Your Loved Ones To Share The Blessings of This Special Festival (2019)

Dussehra in India is not only a festival but a grand religious event. The preparations for which start about 15 days before the actual festival day. Another big festival of Hindus, Nav Durga starts exactly ten days before Dussehra and thus the celebrations and festivities are twice as enormous and exciting for Hindus. And not only Hindus but people from almost every religion enjoy the celebrations and Dussehra Mela. From economy point of view, this festival along with Nav Durga gives a good boost to the market as people consider these ten days auspicious for purchasing new clothes, jewellery, gadgets, home décor, vehicles and even booking a new home. Apart from this, a lot of artisans and people involved in petty businesses also get good business.

As per Hindu beliefs, Lord Rama killed the Devil King Ravana on this very day and to celebrate the victory of Good over Evil, this day is celebrated. Small plays based on the ancient Hindu scriptures, The Ramayana is played in parks and community centres of different areas and is called ‘Ramleela’. This play starts 10-12 days before Dussehra and ends with the end of the Devil King Ravana on Vijayadashmi (another name for Dussehra). On Dussehra day, a huge and decorated effigy of Ravana; made of bamboo, cardboard, paper and filled with crackers is lit up by the artist playing the role of Lord Rama and before the effigy burning, beautiful cracker work is also displayed to the general public in that ground. There is a huge fair (Dussehra Mela) around the grounds where these effigies are installed and people enjoy shopping and food from various stalls in this event.

Dussehra preparations start about a month ago, when local Ramleela organizing committees collect donation from people of that area and then the make shift arrangements for the 10 days long play is made, rides for children are set and stalls decorated in the ground where people can shop and also enjoy the Ramleela play (mainly in Northern part of India). Before Ramleela, people buy new clothes, pooja accessories and electronic gadgets etc. for their home.

Celebrations of Dussehra start with the commencement of another festival Nav Durga, which falls ten days before Dussehra. Hindus observe fast during these nine days and open their fast after evening prayers in front of the goddess. On the eve of Dussehra, few children make small effigies of Ravana in their vicinity and burn it in the evening. Hindus decorate their house and visit their friends and well-wishers and congratulate each other for the festival and wish luck and peace for everyone. Exchange of gifts is customary and considered auspicious on this day.

Ramleela play is performed for ten days and ends with Dussehra in Northern India.

In the Southern state, pooja is done and blessings of books and household and work-related tools as a computer, kitchen appliances etc. are sought as it’s considered auspicious.

In Mysuru specially, a ten-day festival called Dasara is celebrated and on the tenth day of Viajayadashmi, a grand procession of Goddess Chamundeshwari on a throne mounted atop a decorated elephant; along with hundreds of decorated elephants, horses and camels along with musicians, folk artists and devotees from all over the world, is taken out on the streets.

In West Bengal, special sweets and luchi (deep-fried flat bread) and alur dom (deep-fried potato spiced curry) are prepared at homes to celebrate this day with family and friends.

On the pious occasion of Dussehra, Hindus greet each other with best wishes for well being and the victory of good over evil and they visit their relatives, neighbours, friends and well-wishers and gifts are also exchanged. Gifting sweets, clothes and precious metals is considered auspicious on this day. We have handpicked few items which can be considered as nice gifting options on Dussehra

The day of Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of Good over Evil and hence gifting and buying precious metal items are considered to multiply your wealth and happiness. Also, Gold and silver have been considered pious metals since ancient era and also have scientifically proved health benefits of wearing them. Coins, Jewellery or Utensils of Gold / Silver are considered auspicious in Hindu tradition and thus gifting these objects signifies as a blessing to the receiver. These gifting options never go out of fashion on Dussehra festival and can be considered for families who are quite religious and have a bit conservative approach.

5 GM SHRI RAM GOLD COIN 24KT– The recipient is definitely going to get awestruck upon opening this shimmering golden gift made of pure 24-carat gold. This mirror finish Gold Coin has a picture of Lord Ram embossed on one side and it comes with a purity certificate and tamper-proof pack. What better a gift on Dussehra than a Gold memento of Lord Ram himself! The entire family is surely going to like and adore this precious gift. This 24 karat Gold Coin can be purchased from ibjagold.com for Rs.20,971.00.

The Sriram Pendant– Another beautiful masterpiece in gold studded with diamonds in the shape of Shri Ram. This Gold pendant has 18-carat gold and 14 diamonds worth 0.114 carats studded shimmering with pride and giving a shining aura to this elegant Pendant. The jewellery comes with ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ and has a 30-day money-back promise. This beautiful pendant can be ordered on bluestone.com for Rs. 19,023.00.

Wooden Home Temple / Puja Mandir– This 2.5 feet high wooden temple weighs 12.5 kgs and is beautifully carved and designed out of mango wood and wood board by experienced artisans. It has a LED bulb inside and a removable shelf as well. In the front is provided one shelf for keeping your pooja accessories etc. and a pull-out tray for keeping diyas and dhoopbatti stands. This Mandir can be easily wall mounted with the help of two strong clips provided at the backside of the temple and can be kept on the floor as well. This beautiful adobe of Lord Rama can be gifted this Dussehra to your loved ones by ordering from Amazon for Rs. 4,999.00.

Ram Darbar Idol– Made of high quality white metal, this Ram Darbar Idol is beautifully carved and colored to give it an elegant look. Lord Ram with Sita, Laxman and Hanuman are all hand sculpted and the Lord Ram family looks elegant in this one frame with a chatra (umbrella) covering them. This beautiful piece of art can be used as a décor in your living room or can be placed for worshipping in the pooja temple. This religious art piece can be purchased from Amazon for Rs. 2,040.00.

Confused about choosing a Dussehra Gift for the millennial or a young couple, then the below mentioned gifting ideas should be quite helpful as they are modern as well as useful gifting objects for Dussehra.

Curtain String Lights with 12 Stars and 138 Pieces and 8 Modes Lights– These lights will illuminate not only the house but also the faces of the recipients. The curtain string lights 12 stars add the required festive glitter to your room and the 138 small lights set the perfect celebration mood on any given evening. The eight light modes can be adjusted to suit any festive occasion or to switch on the party mode. The 2-meter wire is adequately long to cover any corner of your home and make it look beautiful. Buy it on Amazon for only Rs. 790.00.

Wireless On-Ear Dual EQ Deep Bass Headphones with 20 Hours Playtime & Mic– Mix some music and tune in the happiness in the lives of your loved ones by gifting these sober-looking headphones by JBL. It is available in three colors and has dual equalizer modes for normal & deep bass output with wireless Bluetooth streaming. Not only this, the earcups are lined with soft cushion cups lets you enjoy your music or even talk seamlessly and hands free with the help of the inbuilt mic for hours without giving any discomfort to your ears. The quick charging option can give 2 hours of playback in just ten minutes of charge and a full charge will give you up to 20 hours of playback time.
The lightweight and foldable design lets you carry or keep the Headphones easily and safely and the voice assistant integration is available to keep you updated with the modern trends. These wireless headphones make a perfect gifting option and are available on Amazon for Rs. 1,699.00.

This can be one of the best gifts for people, who are interested to know more about Ramayana, But are unable to read the complete scripture due to paucity of time. The audio book narrates the original Ramayana as written by Sage Valmiki in this 2 hour, 48 minutes long audio book. This Ramayana audio book is a knowledgeable gift on Dussehra and costs Rs. 379.00 on Amazon.

Suit Piece as a gift? Yes, for a change, let them get it stitched as per their wish instead of a pre-fitted readymade garment. They are going to thank you for giving this opportunity to get custom made apparels for them.

Raymond Cotton Viscose Blend Solid Shirt & Trouser Fabric (Unstitched) – You get 1.2 metres of fabric for trouser and 2.25 metres for the shirt in this set. This cotton viscose fabric is provided in contrast colours and will make a beautiful pair of shirts and trousers. This gift set is available on Flipkart for Rs. 1,266.00.

Brocade Woven Salwar Suit Material (Unstitched)– Let her get it stitched according to the latest fashion trend or as her favourite actress wore in that movie or soap opera for that matter. This suit peace fabric looks every bit of royal and elite with the Banarasi cloth salwar suit material and can be purchased from Flipkart for Rs. 699.00.

Are you still confused and not able to pick the right gift for Dussehra? Okay, let’s check some foodilicious gifts now. Gifting Sweets and Dry fruits are considered to bring sweetness in relations and strengthen the love bond between each other. Also, sweets and dry fruits are offered to Gods after Pooja and hence they make a great gift option. We have picked few food gift items on Dussehra and they will certainly be liked and shared by everyone in the family of the recipient and makes for a good return gift for your loved ones.

Delectable Chocolates In Floral Box- 21 Pcs – These delicious, rich and creamy chocolates are filled with various flavours like Mocha, Rose & Mint, Nut Fills: Fruit N Nut & Roasted Almond, Crispies: French Biscuits & Orange Crispies etc and packed in a round floral designed box. This gift box containing twenty-one assorted chocolates can be ordered from fnp.com for Rs. 849.00.

Dry Fruits Gift Box Combo – Dry fruits are considered auspicious gifts and this combo gift box contains four packets carrying four different dry fruits packets of 150 gm each which are Californian Almonds, Mangalore Cashewnuts, Green Raisins and Dried Cranberries. This is a perfect gift for Dussehra festival and can be purchased for Rs. 691.00 from Flipkart

Mewa Bite - Hindu festivals are incomplete without sweets and a gift like the delicious Mewa Bite barfi is one of the best return gifts for Dussehra. These delicious sweets are filled with dry fruits and melt in the mouth leaving the dry fruits to be tasted later. This auspicious gift completes the package with sweet as well as Mewa in every bite and will be loved by everyone. Half kg of this Sweet Hamper can be ordered at Rs. 836 from mithai4all.com.

Scented Candles - Lavender Aroma Natural Wax Decorative Jar Scented Candle – Spread the aroma of love and happiness in the life of your loved ones with this scented gift from ‘Resonance’. Packed in a beautiful jar and available in different colors, these candles change the environment of an entire room with its magical fragrance. Not only the soothing colours below the burning candle makes you feel calm and peaceful, but the enchanting aroma of Lavender helps you to relax and rejuvenate. A candle lasts for 3 hours and costs around Rs. 519.00 on pepperfry.com.

Hope you liked the above mentioned gift items for Dussehra. We would like you to try gifting few of them to your near and dear ones and you will surely like the smile these gifts will bring on the face of your family, friends and well-wishers.