25 Best Diwali Gift Ideas

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Thoughtful presents for all of your friends and family.

For people of Indian descent living both in India and all over the world, Diwali is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Diwali (which means "row of lights" in Sanskrit) is a five-day celebration observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, and it's all about light and good triumphing over darkness and evil. In 2022, Diwali takes place from October 23 to October 27, with the most significant day of the festival, Lakshmi Puja, falling on October 24. And if you're in need of some Diwali gift ideas before the holiday arrives, then you've come to the right place.

The Festival of Lights isn't all about exchanging gifts, of course. It's also spent enjoying meals with friends and family, performing acts of dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), and lighting lamps called diya. But gift-giving is also highly encouraged during Diwali as a way to wish love and light to all those you hold dear. Traditional Diwali presents include sweets and dried fruits, as well as other meaningful tokens of appreciation. We've rounded up thoughtful gift ideas for everyone on your list, from mithai to chai tea to unique home goods, here are all the best Diwali gifts you can get for a loved one this year. Shubh Deepavali!

Send well wishes with the help of a matte white, natural wax candle, which comes in a dozen different scent options and with your choice of a personalized message.

Help someone light up their Diwali celebration with this gorgeous gift box, which includes handcrafted soaps, a brass diya, an aromatic candle, chocolate coins, and more.

Available as a 14-piece or 23-piece set, this beautifully packaged sweets box comes filled with nutty, chocolatey, and fruity confections that your recipient is sure to love.

What better way to celebrate Diwali than with a holiday romance? In this novel, a 29-year-old no-nonsense data analyst attends her friend's Mumbai wedding during Diwali, where she gets in touch with her Indian roots... and starts up a romance with a London musician.

Pun lovers will flip for this funny coffee mug, which is decorated with tons of silly puns featuring popular Indian foods and drinks.

There's never a wrong time to enjoy a chocolate-covered Oreo, and these Diwali-themed cookies are a particularly festive way to celebrate the holiday.

This tea variety pack includes 10 of VAHDAM's best-selling loose leaf chai teas, and we'll warn you now: You're going to want to buy a bag for yourself as well.

Help your recipient wear their Desi pride wherever they go with this personalized necklace, which comes in several necklace lengths and your choice of sterling silver, rose gold, or yellow gold.

You can't celebrate Diwali without plenty of sweet treats, and these cashew pistachio ladoos will make you the life of any party.

Perfect for newlyweds who have just moved into a place of their own, this pure brass Pooja Thali makes a thoughtful housewarming gift — and for an additional $47, you can add several accessories (such as a diya, kalash, aarthi stick, and more) to make it a complete set.

Available in several color options and from sizes XXS to 6X, these breezy cotton poplin pajamas feature a gorgeous jungle cat print, which was brought to life with help from creative partners in Jaipur.

Covered with classic South Asian confections (including jalebi, ladoo, chum chum, barfi, and ras malai), these organic cotton socks are a sweet treat for anyone's feet.

This trio of spices includes Aranya Black Pepper, Guntur Sannam Chillies, and Pragati Turmeric that any home chef will love (and if you want to choose your own spices, then you can always build a custom pack).

You can never go wrong with a cookbook, and this modern option from Nik Sharma includes 100 easy-to-cook Indian recipes with bold flavors and familiar ingredients.

Made at an ethical, solar-powered factory in Gujarat (which is run by a nonprofit), this zip-around wallet is made from smooth Italian Nappa leather and features two interior compartments, as well as your choice of four colorways.

Need something special for a little one? This craft kit includes everything your children, nieces, nephews, or other kids in your life need to create their own Diwali decorations and start the celebration.

Super-popular skincare brand Blume was founded by sisters Bunny and Taran Ghatrora, and this bundle — which includes a gentle cleanser, acne-fighting oil, and a jade roller — is sure to be a hit with beauty lovers.

Handcrafted by a group of master weavers in Kannur, India, this set of six linen dinner napkins (which come in four muted earth tones) will add so much elegance to their dinner table.

Any American Doll owner who celebrates Diwali simply needs this stunning ensemble, which includes a brocade choli top, a matching lehenga skirt, a mesh dupatta, and tons of fun accessories.

This ultra-healing clay mask follows ancient, all-natural Indian beauty rituals, offering a combination of saffron, pomegranate seed oil, and rose water for plump, hydrated skin.

Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.

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