Make Dussehra Memorable for Your Loved Ones with these Beautiful Gifts and Start the Festive Season on a High Note (2020)

Dussehra, also called Vijayadashmi, is a festival observed at the end of Navratri. It is celebrated with much pomp and fanfare all over India. The festivities are held to signify the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana to rescue Goddess Sita. In other legends, it is believed to signify their homecoming after being exiled for fourteen years in the Dandaka forest. You can honour and cherish your loved ones this Dussehra by buying them thoughtful gifts. Moreover, gifting our loved ones strengthens a unique bond that ties us together.

Dussehra is observed on the tenth day following Navratri to symbolise the triumph of good over evil. The first three days are set aside to honour Goddess Durga and Kali as they are known for their bravery and courage. Secondly, the next three days are for honouring Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered to be the symbol of wealth. Lastly, during the final three days Goddess Saraswati is worshipped to invoke knowledge and wisdom. All the Goddesses are worshipped with great devotion and reverence.

The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with much fanfare and pomp with cultural variations in every state:

Celebrate Dussehra by buying gifts for your loved ones. Also, gifts are a great way to shower your love and to invoke the blessings of your loved ones.

The days leading up to Dussehra are marked with poojas that are conducted at home every day. Pooja is performed to invoke the blessings of God and to fill your home with divine energy. This divine energy helps you maintain peace and prosperity at home. Make your pooja-time a breeze by storing everything in a single place using a handcrafted brass pooja samagridaan. According to legend, brass is a metal that absorbs positive energy and is perfect for such occasions. This beautifully handcrafted brass samagridaan consists of seven small brass bowls that can be used for storing your essential pooja items such as turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood paste, tulsi water, flowers, etc. This versatile container can be used for carrying your pooja items everywhere. The brass container comes with an elegantly designed lid that has a handcrafted jaali design. Buy it from My Pooja Box for Rs. 1,999.00.

Dussehra signifies the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. To help Lord Rama overcome Ravana, Lord Hanuman played a very vital role. Moreover, Lord Hanuman is said to protect anyone who invokes his blessings. This Dussehra, you can gift yourself a 22 karat gold handmade Lord Hanuman Abhaya Hastham Tanjore painting. It is an elegant art form that is native to Tanjore in Tamil Nadu and often engraved with precious stones. The handmade painting of Hanuman is made of 22 karat gold and he is depicted in a kneeling position. The painting measures 8 x 10 inches and is the perfect gift for Dussehra. The word “Abhaya Hastham” means no fear, this painting of Lord Hanuman assures that if you pray to him you need not have any fear. The elegant art can be purchased from tarangarts.com for Rs. 4,424.00.

Lamps and incense are an essential part of any pooja. Marble is commonly used for making sculptures and monuments since ancient times. It is preferred due to its soft texture, ease of carving, and its resistance against breakage. For instance, the famous Taj Mahal was made entirely of marble and even after so many years it has not lost its shine. Thus, invest in an incense stick holder made out of marble for your home. The holder is entirely handcrafted from natural stone and comprises of exquisite jaali work with multiple holes that allow the smoke to escape. It measures 11 x 3 x 3 inches and is capable of holding incense sticks, agarbatti, camphor, dhoop, and tea light candles. You can purchase this perfect gift for Dussehra from Amazon for Rs.649.00.

Annapakshi is a mythical bird that finds prominence in Indian mythology. The annapakshi is considered to be a divine swan that is very dear to the Gods. The bird has a body with feathers and its crest resembles a peacock. The mythical bird can separate milk from water. The mythical bird also possesses an array of other qualities such as wisdom, truth, triumph over falsehood, virtue and belief. Moreover, the mythical bird is considered to be the vehicle of Goddess Saraswati. Even now, the annapakshi is considered to be the ‘queen of motif’ and is a popular design when it comes to sarees and other art forms. The Annapakshi Diya is made of brass and is elegantly designed. The diya comprises of a 3-D design along with the heads of three birds. The centrepiece of the lamp is the annapakshi that holds a flowering vine. The symbol of annapakshi holding a flowering vine is considered to be a sign of wealth. The bottom half of the diya comprises of numerous lamps arranged in clusters. The diya measures 13 x 9 x 9 inches and weighs 4.7 kg. It can be purchased for Rs.10,711.00 from Tarang Arts.

The triumph of Lord Rama over king Ravana is celebrated as Dussehra. However, in Kolkata, Goddess Durga is considered to be the main deity. Her battle with demon Narahasura has celebrated a Durga Pooja in Kolkata. Celebrate Dussehra in style by purchasing a bronze statue of Goddess Durga. The bronze statue is perfect for conducting pooja at home. The statue comprises of Goddess Durga sitting on a lion in her battle avatar known as “Kali’. The Goddess has eight hands with four hands on either side. Each hand possesses an item such as conch, bow, trishul, flower, knife and kadam. The Goddess sits atop a lion and looks ready to go into battle making it the perfect gift for your home this Dussehra. The bronze statue measures 10 inches and can perfectly fit into a small space. The elegantly designed sculpture can be purchased for Rs. 30,000.00 from Srushti Handicrafts.

The handcrafted floral candle holder is elegantly styled and elevates the elegance of your home. The candle holder comes in a rustic copper colour that improves the aesthetics of your home. The candle holder comprises of a vine-like design all over its facade. You can use this candle holder to add beauty to your pooja room, dining room, living room and also your lawn. The rustic holder is available in golden and black colour and is also available in various sizes ranging from extra small, small, medium and large. The candle holder is pillar-shaped and is made of MDF and metal. A pack contains four-pillar T-light holders with a tray and weighs 1,500 grams. The candle can be purchased for Rs.1,344 from Rangrage by Mafatlal.

A chowki is used in the pooja room for divine worship and is used for placing the idol. This chowki is elegantly crafted with premium quality silver which has a purity of 85%. During Dussehra, you can place the idol of the deity on top of the chowki and further decorate it with flowers and fruits. The chowki measures 2.2 x 3.1 x 3.81 cm in dimension. The silver used for designing the chowki is BIS certified, it weighs 20 grams and can become an important part of your pooja room. The silver chowki can be purchased for Rs. 2,136.00 from Tata Cliq.

Home temples are a hit with the masses and can be decorated elegantly. People can recreate temples at home by investing in a home temple based on their requirements. Adorn your home this Dussehra by investing in a marble temple. The marble temple consists of the following features such as premium polished finish, superior shine and elegant design. It is designed by trained artisans and is machine polished to ensure that there are no design flaws. It comprises of a big dome followed by three smaller domes and has a hollow space for placing the idol of your favourite God or Goddess. The contemporary designed marble temple can be customised as per your requirements and can be purchased for Rs.20,000 from Malviya Exports.

Is there a much better to celebrate Dussehra than with sweets? Celebrate with your family and friends by purchasing customised chocolates for Dussehra. The chocolates are fully customised as per customer requirement with a message of your choice. The chocolates come in customised wooden boxes and with personalised messages. Moreover, the chocolates can be customised with a photo of your choice, printed chocolate bars, and a personalised box with beautiful designs. A customer can customise them ranging from six to twelve chocolates. These customised chocolates can be purchased from Chococraft.

Impress everyone this Dussehra by buying an ethnic German silver necklace set. The silver necklace is elegantly designed with embellished stones in red and green colour. The necklace set is intricately designed with bird and animal motifs. The ends of the necklace are elegantly adorned with pearl beads making the wearer very attractive. The ethnic German silver necklace set comes along with elegantly designed earrings. Celebrate the festival of Dussehra with style by wearing this ethnic jewellery set and impressing your guests. The jewellery set can be purchased for Rs.1,895 from theoneshop.in.

If you are a person who likes to make DIY crafts at home, then we have the perfect video for you. Impress everyone by making a DIY kumkum holder this Dussehra: