The air smells of a festival. The wild sugarcane or Saccharum Spontaneum sways with the air and you can also hear the sound of Dhak (huge membranophone instrument) from far away. The daytime atmosphere is not scorching anymore and the nights demand a thin blanket. These are the signs of the arrival of Devi Durga in the month of September or October. This year, the Devi Paksha starts on 8th October 2018 and Navratri starts on 10th October 2018.
To celebrate the victory of good over evil, She arrives and boosts our confidence. She arrives to put an end to all confusions, atrocities, and negative forces. Some people fast for all the 9 days of Navratri while some fats only on the 1st or the last day of Navratri. All through these 9 days, 9 different avatars of Devi Durga is worshipped with great devotion. Moreover, this is also a time when family members, friends, and relatives gather to seek the blessings of the Devi. And thus, gifts form a very significant role in this festival. Here are some of the Navratri gift options that you can check for your loved ones and surprise them!
Dry Fruits Hamper:
Dry Fruits like cashew nuts, almonds, raisins, pistachios, and walnuts are rich sources of nutrients which provides a great physical and mental strength to people. On this auspicious occasion, a dry fruit hamper would be a great gift. As many people prefer to fast, these dry fruits would keep them healthy and strong all through the day. Therefore, don’t forget to order a dry fruits hamper
Miniature Idol of Devi Durga:
As a gift for your colleagues, boss, clients, employees, or even relatives, a miniature idol of Devi Durga would be a nice option. You can also send this idol to those friends who could not return home. It is said that Goddess Durga carries the power of all the mothers in the world. Her blessings are of utmost importance in every stage of life. So, this miniature idol can be kept at the work desk, study table, or in the drawing room. One would draw immense power, confidence, and courage from this idol. Thus, this would be of the amazing Navratri gifts.
Plants:
Plants are the noblest of all gifts. Any day is a good day to bring plants home or to gift someone. Plants provide oxygen, removes toxins from the air, and gives you all a healthier air to breathe. Studies have proved that those people who live in close proximity to plants (both indoor and outdoor) are calmer and lead a healthier life. So, let there be more oxygen in the air and get these unique Navratri gifts for your loved ones.
Authentic Indian Sweets:
In any Indian festival, the role of sweet or dessert items cannot be ignored. Festivals give opportunities to meet with loved ones, friends, and relatives. With sweets, the love among people intensifies. Rasgulla, Gulab Jamun, Soan Papdi, Soan Halwa, Karachi Halwa, Dodha Barfi, Kaju Katli, etc. are some of the best Indian festive sweets that you can gift your friends and relatives.
Handbag:
Navratri is also about Pandal hopping or going for invitations to various places. That means the style quotient must be sorted. One of the style enhancing elements is a handbag which women of all age love dearly. So, for your mom, sister, wife, aunty, or girlfriend, buy a spacious, elegant, and trendy handbag as Navratri gift and make them happy.
Perfumes:
A complete fashion comes with the spray of perfumes and not before that. Perfumes add an extra layer of grace, elegance, and sophistication to one’s personality. Be it a man or woman – a perfume is thus must for everyone. People wear beautiful clothes during Navratri and they must smell good while dancing to the Garba tunes. As a Navratri gift, you can thus settle for perfumes and let there be the fragrance of love and happiness everywhere.
Decorative Pooja Thali:
Pooja or worshipping is a regular activity. For 9 days, people worship Goddess Durga in 9 different forms like Kali, Saraswati, etc. So, a decorative Pooja Thali would be a great gift option for this festive season. You can pick up steel or marble decorative thalis to impress your mom or aunt.
Gifts are an essential part of our festivals. Hope you like these Navratri gift suggestions for your friends and relatives. Have a great time with your loved ones, form wonderful memories with them, and enjoy all the days and nights of Navratri. May Devi Durga wipe away all tensions and stress from your life and fill it with courage and happiness.
