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Diyas & festive lamps
Clay, brass or decorative — for Diwali and beyond.
- Typical budget
- ₹200 – ₹5,000
- Fastest usual delivery
- 1 to 2 days
Delivery depends on the seller and your city; confirm with them before ordering.
Why it works as a gift
Diyas are the most Diwali of Diwali gifts — clay lamps lit in rows, brass lamps kept for years, decorative sets painted or filled with wax. They're inexpensive, meaningful and used on the day, which makes them one of the few festive gifts that never goes to waste.
A brass diya set was one of the study's suggested Diwali gifts for vendors and larger client lists — festive, and reused every year.
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Who it's good for
Who should skip it
- A household that doesn't celebrate Diwali — unless it's a decorative lamp for any time of year
How to choose
Traditional; used for the festival.
Used for years; polish once a year.
What to check
- Choose brass for a gift that lasts for years, clay for a set they'll light this Diwali.
- With clay diyas, look for even, well-fired pieces without cracks.
- Give LED diyas to anyone with small children or strict fire rules in their building.
What each budget gets you
- ₹200–₹600
- A set of painted clay diyas.
- ₹600–₹1,500
- Brass diyas, akhand jyoti lamps, gift boxes.
- ₹1,500–₹5,000
- Hand-etched brass and hand-spun copper lamps, peacock lamps.
- Soaking clay diyas in water for a few hours before first use stops them soaking up the oil.
Brands and vendors for diyas & festive lamps
iTokriBudget-friendlyGifting vendorShips worldwideHand-painted clay diya sets from artisan groups
Order by Thu, 22 Oct for Diwali (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 3–7 working days, by its own terms)
Satvik StoreBudget-friendlyBrandDelhi NCR · Ships worldwidePlain and painted clay diya sets for the puja
Order by Wed, 28 Oct for Diwali (delivers in 3–5 working days, by its own terms)
CraftLipiBudget-friendlyBrandPainted clay diya sets from a Bengal craft label
Its stated delivery times no longer reach Diwali: ask before you order (ships in 1–3 working days, then delivers in 5–10 working days, by its own terms)
EyaasBudget-friendlyGifting vendorShips across IndiaCut-work terracotta matka diyas and brass lotus diyas
Its stated delivery times no longer reach Diwali: ask before you order (ships in 2–3 working days, then delivers in 2–10 working days, by its own terms)
EllementryPremiumBrandJaipur · Ships worldwideTerracotta, glass and cow-dung diya sets of 12 to 24
Studio CopprePremiumBrandShips worldwideHand-spun copper and brass oil lamps you refill each year
ExclusiveLanePremiumBrandShips worldwideHand-etched brass table and hanging diyas
Order by Wed, 28 Oct for Diwali (delivers in 3–5 working days, by its own terms)
ZishtaPremiumBrandBengaluru · Ships across IndiaBrass parrot vilakkus and kansa floating diyas
Order by Thu, 22 Oct for Diwali (ships in 2–3 working days, then delivers in 4–6 working days, by its own terms)
Ordered by how many people recommend them, then our own editorial order. Nobody pays to rank here. Price tiers describe where each brand sits for diyas & festive lamps, not across everything it sells.
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