21 Best Diwali Gifts 2021

If you’re separated from loved ones during Diwali, show them you care with this box of goodies. It includes a skincare mask, a candle in a holder, some tasty snacks, a yummy-smelling soap and more. You can also customize your order, to ensure your recipient gets their favorite Diwali treats.

Tickle their sweet tooth with this box of assorted Indian sweets. It comes with 12 assorted bites, including kaju katli and methi mathi. Serve them to celebrate with friends and family or save them to savor all to yourself. 

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This pretty personalized gift shows you care, and lets the recipient wear their Desi pride wherever they go. It comes in a variety of lengths and your choice of sterling silver, rose gold or yellow gold. 

For the beauty lover, gift her this three-piece set that will help her conceal anything she wants. It’s made specifically for those with darker skin tones, so you know it’ll flatter her face. 

For those who miss nani’s cooking but aren’t exactly a whiz in the kitchen themselves, this variety pack of heat-and-eat curries will give them a taste of home. Just add basmati rice or naan and you’ve got a meal. They’re all organic, kosher, gluten-free and vegan too, to suit just about any dietary needs. 

Share a story that celebrates Indian culture with the little ones by reading this award-winning picture book together. It also comes with coloring activities to keep the kids busy when you’re done reading.  

Give the kids this craft box on the first day of Diwali so they can make beautiful lanterns, diyas and greeting cards to help decorate the place for the rest of the week. 

Whether that artsy friend already knows how to do henna or not, these lavender-infused henna cones will smell pretty as she creates beautiful designs. They are perishable, so keep them in the fridge if you’re not going to use them within a couple of days. 

You can’t go wrong with a festive candle that smells like the Earth after a good, soaking rain. With notes of green leaves, sandalwood and ozone (that “it just poured” smell), it’ll transport you back home, wherever you are. 

As so many of us have learned this past year, puzzles aren’t just for the kids. This colorful rangoli-shaped one is as festive as it is perfect for occupying little hands while the adults cook, clean or linger over a cup of chai. 

Keep your diyas burning brightly without leaving smoke stains on the ceiling with this stainless steel candle accessory set. It comes with a wick trimmer, a snuffer and a wax dipper that will elevate your Festival of Lights this year and for many to come. 

Help your favorite chai drinker explore new options with this versatile gift pack. Once they discover their favorite, they can order a larger batch of the winner.  

Pump up your dad’s self-image during his daily chai, coffee or tea break with this insulated mug that tells him just how awesome he is. It’s sweatproof, portable and will keep his drink hot for at least two hours or cold for five.  

Help your nani keep the entire family close to her heart with this personalized birthstone necklace. It comes in rose gold, silver and gold so you can match her preferred color palette too.  

A soothing, moisture-boosting  elixir with Oud, Prickly Pear and Vitamin C, this one’s great for any skin that feels a little parched. For those who shave their faces, it’ll also soothe their skin and reduce redness – plus it smells amazing. 

Give that gorgeous thick, curly or dry hair a little love with this jasmine-scented prewash and Neem wood comb. It’ll leave them sleek, shiny and feelin’ like their most beautiful selves even if they’re aren’t usually the hair pampering type.

Show your Desi pride with this chic t-shirt that also comes in heather gray or mustard yellow. And if this one doesn’t strike your fancy, HoliCHIC has a ton of other styles and colors celebrating South Asian culture.  

Don’t leave Fido or Fluffy out of the Diwali fun! This soft, plushy toy is shaped like a samosa for a whimsical playtime treat. Remember to supervise your pets when they chew, especially if they’re prone to tearing into their stuffies.

To infuse their cooking with Indian and Sri Lankan flavors, build them the perfect starter pack of three to nine jars of signature spices. They’re perfect for newlyweds or first-time homeowners, college students or anyone who likes to cook. 

For a baby shower, a kids’ Diwali gift or any time you just can’t resist a cute toy, this trio can’t be beat. It includes a baby Ganesh, baby Hanuman and baby Krishna, each of which you can personalize with the recipient’s name or another sweet message.