October is known as a month of festivals in India. In different parts of India, several festivals take place this month. Navratri is a major festival that mostly takes place in the North-East Indian states. However, the rituals and events vary from one state to another. The Navratri that takes place during September- October is called Sharad Navratri. This nine-day long festival which is based on the concept of the win of good over evil forces is celebrated by millions of women and men, across diverse age groups. The festivities involve wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts, dancing and lighting fireworks, etc.
Gift Ideas for Navratri
In Navratri, people take leaves for reuniting with folks at home and meet family members. A lot of people working in other parts of India, return to their native states during this festival. They also buy different types of gifts for family and friends for this purpose.
Below listed are some Navratri gift ideas you can pick from:
Sweets and chocolates- While a lot of people buy gift hampers comprising of chocolates and sweets for Navratri, you can be a little different! For example, you can buy exotic dark chocolates and get them wrapped in baskets adorned with pretty flowers. You may also place an order for a gift basket comprising of dark chocolate and dry fruits. There are sites where you can customize such gifts.
Home appliances- Based on your budget, you can gift your family members a home appliance this Navratri as well. This will be something they can use all over the year. Think a little and analyze the situation and needs of your family. If your parents have respiratory issues, buying an air purifier can be of great help. If your mother is fond of cooking and loves experimenting with dishes, you may gift her an air fryer or microwave on this occasion. Alternatively, a food processor can fit the bill.
Gadgets- If someone in the family is tech-savvy, you may think of buying a cool gadget or accessory for him/her this Navratri. For example, you may gift a Bluetooth headset to the relative. Another good idea is buying a smartwatch or wifi router for home-usage. Of course, you should figure out if the person you are buying the gift for already uses it or has compatible gadgets or not.
Eco –friendly gifts- Environment awareness is rising among people and if someone in the family is fond of using environment-friendly stuff, you may gift him/her eco-friendly gifts on Navratri! This can include many things. You can give him/her a couple of exotic plants on this occasion. You may also buy decorative made of eco-friendly materials like clay, cane, or grass. Buying ornaments made of such kinds of stuff or wood can also be ideal in this regard.
Buying attire- Buying clothes at festivals like Navratri is nothing new but nowadays you have many choices regarding buying attires for both genders. You may buy clothes for your family members including kids online. This is better if you lack time for going to stores and markets in person. However, as an alternative, you can give them gift vouchers for branded apparel outlets. That way, they can buy an attire that suits their liking the best.
Where it all leads to?
There is no fixed norm for buying gifts on the occasion of Navratri for your family and friends, as it is. You can think out of the box and be creative about selecting gifts. However, considering the preferences of the recipients and your budget is essential.
