The Arangetram is a Moment of Great Pride for the Whole Family. Honour Guests for Their Support to the Debutante with These 10 Arangetram Return Gifts

Arangetram is such an important day for the artists who are pursuing classical dancing for a really long time. This is seen as the debut on-stage performance of these artists who went through years of practice to finally be able to dance in front of a huge audience. This is mainly celebrated as the first formal dance of Bharatnatyam. However, in different states, it is considered as the debut performance of various classical dance forms like Mohiniattam, kathak, Manipuri, kathakali, kuchipudi etc.

A dancer must truly ready for it as the performance goes on for at least 2-3 hours. Today, Arangetrams have turned into lavish affairs and hence people plan Arangetram return gifts for all guests, in addition to gifting the artists. And we are going to help you find the appropriate return gifts for this amazing celebration.

All those who are learning a classical dance form, knows it really well that how much time and dedication requires to learn the techniques and details of such an art. Classical dance forms are considered as one of the most typical dance forms to learn and hence one requires years of practice to become a perfect dancer. This is the reason that Arangetram holds so much of importance for these trainees and artists. After years of hard work they finally get to make a debut in front of so many people.

Just like any other culture and values, Arangetram is considered super sacred by the classical dancers. Their dance form is no less than religion for them and Arangetram gives the opportunity to finally pursue it as a perfect dancer or trainer. Hence, Arangetram has become a super important ritual in the community and people even started to give Arangetram return gifts too.

In Tamil, Arangam means a stage or platform and Etram means to rise or climb. This means Arangetram means to climb a stage which is quite like the graduation ceremony for the wards of classical dance gurus. This is seen as the formal day when a dancer is ready to pass on the heritage of classical dancing to others. Hence, this marks the starting of a new life for classical artists.

The mix of antique and traditions always goes a long way when it comes to deciding the return gifts for Arangetram function. We found just the right gift for this category which is an antique golden diya with swastika symbol engraved on it. The diya looks every bit of vintage and royal at the same time. It is made out of metal and finished with antique golden look overall.

The best part about this product is that the more you buy, the less price you have to pay for each of them. Whether it is Arangetram or any other festival, this diya would be perfect to present as an amazing gift or return gift. It comes with an attached stand of the same golden antique design too. You can buy this diya on nandigifts.com for Rs. 89.

One of the most common as well as popular Arangetram return gifts you can consider is a Ganesha idol. Ganesha is considered very auspicious and they are usually given to someone to wish them success for starting something new. Hence, you cannot find a better symbolic gift to give to your guests on the occasion of Arangetram.

We found a really beautiful piece of Ganesha idol where the idol comes with a chowki too. This quality product is made out of marble entirely and looks quite beautiful too. Both the chowki as well as the Ganesha idol are hand painted in traditional colours. Along with it, stones are used to decorate the idol while beautiful designs are drawn on the chowki. Fortunately, the idol and the chowki aren’t attached so it can be used as desired. You can buy this Ganesha idol and chowki on Amazon for Rs. 129.

If you are looking for a highly traditional return gift for Arangetram which holds great significance for a classical dancer then you cannot find a better choice than the idol of Nataraja himself. Nataraja is considered as the god of classical dancing and considered quite sacred for all the artists. We found a really beautiful and antique brass Nataraja idol to be given as the return gift to your guests on the occasion of Arangetram.

It is best used as dashboard idol and perfect as a car accessory. This idol is decorated well with crystal studs and the golden polish on it makes it look even more beautiful. It is perfect for both home and your car. This stunning Nataraja idol is available for purchase on Flipkart for Rs. 332.

Sometimes it can be quite difficult to find suitable gifts for Arangetram function but you need not worry as long as we are here. A deity key hanger serves this purpose very well as it is traditional, religious as well as can be used as a key hanger too. Thankfully, this key hanger comes in variety too as you can choose the picture of the deity like Lakshmi, Sri Krishna, Lord Muruga, Ganesha, Maa Saraswathy and Balaji.

You can pick the desired print according to your preference. It comes with 3 hooks for the key hanging which are sturdy enough. The picture of the deity is not so big but it will be good enough to be given as a return gift for sure. You can buy this deity key hanger on Athulyaa for Rs. 62 only.

Moving on from the traditional return gift items for the debut classical performance of your ward, you can pick something which is usable enough. For this, we have chosen this brown coloured plastic dry fruit box which can be a great return gift.

This one is a round shaped plastic box which comes with 4 triangular containers in it. You can use these containers to fill the desired dry fruit in it. Not to be forgotten, these containers aren’t attached to the box.
Moreover, this box can be covered by a light brown round cover which seals the box completely. This one is a really nice return gift and it serves as quite a practical gift too. The minimum order quantity for this item is 50 and you can buy it on India Mart for Rs. 170 per box.

Drawstrings bags aren’t going to fade away with changing trends and hence we decided to go for this item as one of the Arangetram return gifts. We found a set of 5 drawstring bags which are basically silk potlis and looks absolutely ethnic. They are perfect to be used for either as a handbag or even for sending out special gifts inside them. Moreover, these silk bags look absolutely royal in looks.

These bags are usually paired with traditional dresses and perfect for women. This pack of 5 is rather perfect to pick as the return gift on Arangetram as you won’t have to buy them separately. You can buy this set on Amazon for Rs. 650.

As traditional gifts are considered the most appropriate for the occasion of Arangetram, we decided to mention mostly such gifts in our section. Another one to join this category is this beautiful pure copper heavy Pooja thali. This thali has a diameter of 19cm with stunning polish done on it to make it look even more enchanting. The highlight of this thali is the Om Design engraved in the middle of it.

While the rest of the designs and patterns on this thali looks as if these are the rays coming out of the Om. The thali is quite heavy which means the copper metal is going to last quite long and is genuine too. This thali is just perfect for such occasions or any other traditional ceremonies too. You can purchase this thali on Shop Clues for Rs. 199.

If you want to make an impression in front of your guests then you should better consider an extraordinary return gift. So, we have this brass golden and silver plated serving bowl with a spoon to offer. This is not just any other type of bowl but it is quite an antique gift and so is the spoon which comes with it. While the base of the bowl is golden in color, the upper parts are silver although the inner material remains of the brass.

It is the exclusively detailed patterns engraved on this bowl as well as a spoon which makes it look exceptionally beautiful. The stunning set comes in an equally beautiful golden box which makes it perfect for the unique return gift you want to give on the occasion of Arangetram. You can buy this spoon and bowl set on Flipkart for Rs. 260.

There is no such guidelines requires to find the appropriate return gifts for Arangetram. However, you should always stick to traditional and simple items. So, we have a very beautiful aluminium and lac kumkum box for you which is entirely covered with beautiful pearls and beads on the outer covering. While the base of the box is made out of lac, the upper structure is made out of aluminum. This box comes with a top lid too which is also embellished with pearls and beads.

This kumkum box can be used as a Sindur box too or whatever purpose you want. It is an exclusive handcrafted product which is perfect for such kind of functions or even for weddings too. This beautiful kumkum box can be bought from HandiCrafts in India for Rs. 40 only.

A minakari glass might seem an odd idea to choose for the return gift on Arangetram function but you are going to change your mind after seeing this beautiful glass. We have got this 8.5 cm long and 6cm diameter glass for you which is completely covered in a golden sheet. This golden sheet covers the base of a simple stainless steel glass and makes it look extraordinary. However, this is not the sheet which is the highlight here.

It is the beautiful minakari work done on the golden sheet which is the real winner. The elaborated minakari in the form of a peacock makes the glass look no less than an antique item. So, this would be a really great idea to consider something totally unique as well as iconic to choose for this important function. You can buy this Minakari glass on nandigifts.com for Rs. 99.

We have talked about numerous Arangetram return gifts in this section. However, if you are someone who is totally naïve at this then you need not to worry. We have come up with some tips which are going to help you in deciding appropriate return gifts for this occasion.

As Arangetram is a highly traditional function then the return gift for the guests should match the theme as well. So, if you are getting confused then you should know that traditional gifts are always the best choice you can make for such events. The best part is you can easily find such gifts online.

Looking at the recent trend of Arangetram, these functions are becoming massive day by day. Families leave no stone unturned to make this day a grand affair and hence numerous guests are going to turn up for this event. So, planning return gifts for so many people can be quite a hectic task. This is why, you need to decide your budget beforehand. Buying items from wholesale sites can save a big amount of money for you.

The idea of symbolic gifts is quite different from that of traditional gifts. For example, if someone is making a debut in Manipuri dance form then the return gift should match up with the theme of the dance itself. In this way, you can make the Arangetram a memorable day.