10 Ideal Return Gifts for Vastu Shanti to End Your Housewarming Party on the Right Note

The prospect of moving into your new house is definitely exciting and likely overwhelming, as you have a zillion things and aspects to consider from the layout, decor, storage, utilities, functionality...oh, the list is endless. When the move into your new abode is complete, it is quite likely that you would like to commemorate the special occasion with a bunch of family and friends. Perhaps you are planning to throw a housewarming party or conduct a vastu shanti puja? These housewarming ceremonies are regarded as auspicious events. Although it is generally an informal event, it is one of utmost significance and cherished memories. Why not make this occasion even more memorable by planning some return gifts for the attending guests? We have a list of perfect gift ideas for you to consider for your housewarming party, but before we dive into details, we would like you to consider some friendly tips that will help you shortlist the best return gift.

Scented candles spread a pleasing, lingering aroma whenever lit. They are known to uplift moods and pamper your senses. A scented candle as a gift from a new and fresh home makes it extra special, doesn't it? While there are a variety of scented candles available in the market, we have shortlisted a few for your consideration:

With a sophisticated and unique fragrance, these Rosemoore tuberose-shaped Green Bergamot & Geranium Scented Tea Lights from Amazon priced at Rs.367 are an elegant return gift idea.

Or you can consider this set of Lighthaus Candles from the same site. With a range of amazing fragrances (Vanilla Caramel, Midnight Jasmine, English Rose and Lavender Fields), these candles come packed in a cute glass bottle. Give one of these to each of your guests and they will inhale a pleasant fragrance each time they light these beautiful candles!

A beautiful back-flow incense burner makes for a unique housewarming gift. Made of poly resin and measuring about 7 x 7 x 12 cm, this meditating Buddha incense holder creates an illusion of a smoky waterfall each time a lit cone-shaped incense stick is placed on it. Instead of escaping into the air vertically, the smoke starts to flow in the reverse direction (top to bottom) and gives a gorgeous waterfall effect. This holder can be purchased for Rs.255 on Amazon. The incense burner comes with 6 backflow incense cones. The scented smoky fumes flowing alongside the Buddha makes for a surreal-looking visual and makes this the perfect gift for any home or office space!

Reed diffusers are a very popular choice of gifts for homes and offices. That's primarily because of the aromatic fragrance these diffusers emit and the ease of use. One simply needs to insert the reeds into a glass bottle or glass jar containing scented diffuser oil, which the reeds soak up through capillary action, emitting a pleasant aroma all around.

Let your guests maximize the benefits of aromatherapy with this elegant reed diffuser sized 2 x 4.5 x 9 inches. It comes with 8 reed sticks and a 60 ml diffuser oil bottle. Priced at Rs. 430, you receive this diffuser along with its accompaniments, wrapped in a pretty bamboo box. Order this from Amazon

How about a gift that will help your guests serve their future guests in style? A wooden serving tray makes for a great utility and aesthetic housewarming gift that will surely be appreciated by your guests. This charming gift with the sparkle of gemstones contrasting against the wooden backdrop looks classy and elegant!

There are gemstones of six different colours, arrange in a 3 x 2 grid in compartments. These stones are covered with glass, so the tray can be easily cleaned. This 6 x 8 inch tray can be used not only as a serve ware but also as a piece of home decor! The wooden embellished tray is available on wedtree.in for Rs.428.

A house-themed gift is an excellent choice as a return favour for a vastu shanti ceremony. Not only is it symbolic, it will also remind your guests of the memorable occasion for years to come!

Here we are talking about a set of wooden tea coasters shielded within a wooden house, giving it an appearance of a chest of drawers. This gift will make a great addition to the dining table of your guests' homes. The coasters are about 4 x 4 x 3 inches approximately and are priced at Rs.270. You can buy them from boontoon.com

Delight your guests by gifting them a colourful hand crafted stationary/cord holder adorned with traditional warli prints on cotton with fuse lining. The product is handmade by local community artisans and hence has a unique charm about it. Product dimensions are 26 x 19.5 cm. Available at just Rs.144 from ruralshop.com/, this fabric holder is an inexpensive but highly useful gift that will also benefit underprivileged women.

A utility gift is sure to make your guests happy, and this designer airtight box is a great choice! The box is about 11 x 7 cm, weighs approximately 120 gm, and is available online on nandigifts.com for Rs.135 only. The container is made of food-grade plastic and has a metal-plated surface. Remember to order in advance as they take about 10 days for shipping.

A Ganesha idol or statue is considered very auspicious and believed to bring prosperity at new beginnings. No wonder why this is a popular choice for a griha vastu shanti puja! This particular ethnic Ganesha hanging can be doubled as a pretty door decor as it comes with a bell, ringing in good luck to the homes of your guests. The product is made of aluminium and is painted in pleasing, vibrant colours. The Ganesha is about 42 gms in weight and its dimensions are 13 X 10 X 2 (cm). This gift is also quite inexpensive, available at vyaparmart.com for Rs.199 only. Of course, as advised earlier, this is an ideal gift option only if majority of your guests are followers of the Hindu faith.

The Holy Basil, commonly known as Tulsi is considered an auspicious and sacred plant in the Hindu belief, owing to its healing properties and mythological ties. While it may not be practical to gift everyone a plant or seedlings, a good gifting option is a tulsi maadam made of German silver. It is light weight (about 18 grams only) and measures about 3 inches high. If you're looking for a bulk order, you can order from wedtree.in for Rs.86 per piece.

A pretty glass flower vase with an elephant head design at its base makes for an attractive and stylish gift from the hosts of a housewarming party. The vase is made of glass whereas the elephant sculpture is made of oxidised metal, weighing about 370 grams in all. The vases come carefully packaged in cardboard boxes and are priced at Rs.325. You can order online from The One Shop.

A good gift wrapping is like an icing on a delicious cake. It is not just about covering the present in decorative paper, but it goes one step further as it creates some excitement in the minds of the recipient as he or she receives a beautifully wrapped present and opens it to reveal the contents. Put in some thought about how you're presenting the gift to your guests. You can have some thank-you cards printed at a local print store or simply gift all return favours in the same paper bag, so all the presents seem unified. We hope the above guidelines and suggestions are useful to you in planning return favours for vastu shanti ceremony at your new haven, and congratulations on the move!