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Gift ideas (₹500 – ₹1,000)

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  1. Diyas & festive lamps1
    Festive & Traditional
    Diyas & festive lamps₹200 – ₹5,000

    Clay, brass or decorative — for Diwali and beyond.

    • Spiritual
    • Before you buy: choose brass for a gift that lasts for years, clay for a set they'll light this Diwali.
    • Not for: a household that doesn't celebrate Diwali — unless it's a decorative lamp for any time of year
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  2. Pooja thalis2
    Festive & Traditional
    Pooja thalis₹200 – ₹7,000

    For the home puja — brass, decorated or silver.

    • Spiritual
    • Before you buy: check what's included: a plate alone, or the diya, bowls and bell that make it ready to use.
    • Not for: someone who doesn't keep a home puja
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  3. Books & book sets3
    Books & Stationery
    Books & book sets₹300 – ₹1,200

    Low effort, reads as thoughtful when it fits their interests.

    • Reader
    • Before you buy: find out what they've read recently — a book in a genre they already love beats a bestseller they won't open.
    • Not for: someone who doesn't read for pleasure
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  4. Coffee table books4
    Books & Stationery
    Coffee table books₹800 – ₹3,000

    Photography and design books — only if it matches a passion.

    • Reader
    • Before you buy: only buy on a subject they already love; a beautiful book on the wrong subject is a paperweight.
    • Not for: someone in a small flat with no table space
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  5. Diwali hampers5
    Hampers
    Diwali hampers₹1,000 – ₹4,000

    Sweets or dry fruits with diyas, candles or a small keepsake, for family, friends and neighbours.

    • Spiritual
    • Before you buy: read the item list, not the box: count what's inside and how much of it, since the box and ribbon are part of the price.
    • Not for: someone with diabetes, if it's mostly mithai
    How to choose, and all sellers →
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