Dhanteras Fri, 6 Nov · Diwali Sun, 8 Nov · Bhai Dooj Wed, 11 Nov. Among family and friends, things that get used up — dry fruits, sweets, premium tea or coffee — and experiences land well in our study; another god idol or photo frame usually doesn't, unless you know their taste.
11 Diwali gift ideas for your girlfriend
1Jewellery & WatchesBangles & bangle boxes₹250 – ₹5,000Glass, lac, metal or jelly bangles — and boxed sets ready to give.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: get the size right first. Indian bangle sizes are written 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8 and 2.10: 2 inches plus sixteenths of an inch across the inside, so 2.4 is about 57 mm and 2.6 about 60 mm.
- Not for: guessing the size — a bangle that won't go over the hand can't be worn, and most can't be resized
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2Gourmet & FoodChocolate gift boxes₹400 – ₹1,800A safe, well-liked gift for almost every relationship.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: read the ingredients: real chocolate lists cocoa butter, while cheaper boxes often use vegetable fat instead.
- Not for: someone who's diabetic or avoiding sugar
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3- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: pick mild scents — vanilla, sandalwood, fresh linen — unless you know their taste; strong florals divide people.
- Not for: someone with asthma, or who's sensitive to fragrance
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4Toys & GamesPoker sets & playing cards₹400 – ₹7,000A poker set or a beautiful deck of cards, for someone who loves a game night.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: for a poker set, check how many chips: about 300 suits a table of four to six players; 500 suits bigger groups.
- Not for: someone who stays away from betting games: a board game is the safer choice
5Home & DecorLamps & lighting₹400 – ₹5,000Light changes how a room feels — a good lamp gets used every evening.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: check the bulb: whether one is included, the fitting (most Indian homes use B22 or E27), and a warm white for living spaces.
- Not for: someone whose home style you don't know — a lamp is personal to a room
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6Jewellery & WatchesSilver jewellery₹1,000 – ₹8,000A substantial-feeling gift that's easier to get right than gold.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: look for a 925 stamp (sterling silver, 92.5% pure); a BIS hallmark adds assurance.
- Not for: someone who only wears gold, or has a metal allergy you don't know about
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7Fashion & AccessoriesKurta sets & ethnic wear₹800 – ₹4,000Forgiving fit makes it a safer festive-wear gift.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: buy from a seller with easy size exchanges; fits vary between brands.
- Not for: someone whose size you really don't know — a gift card from the same brand is safer
8Fashion & AccessoriesHandloom sarees₹1,500 – ₹25,000A handwoven saree — every region has its own weave.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: look for the India Handloom Brand label with a registration number, and check it in the directory on indiahandloombrand.gov.in. The older Handloom Mark shows a product is handloom, but not its quality.
- Not for: someone who doesn't wear sarees, or whose colours and style you don't know
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9Home & DecorJewellery & trinket boxes₹2,500 – ₹5,000A jewellery or trinket box — a keepsake that keeps small treasures safe.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: check the size inside and whether it has compartments or ring rolls for what they own.
- Not for: someone who wears very little jewellery
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10Jewellery & WatchesGold jewellery₹3,000 – ₹1,00,000A light pendant or studs — hallmarked, and yours to keep for life.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: check the hallmark: three marks — the BIS logo, the purity (such as 22K916 or 18K750) and a six-character HUID code you can check in the BIS CARE app.
- Not for: someone whose taste in jewellery you don't know well
11Festive & TraditionalGold & silver coins₹2,000 – ₹1,00,000The Dhanteras classic — silver from a few thousand rupees, gold that keeps its value.
- Your girlfriend
- Diwali
- Before you buy: read the purity: 995 or 999 means 99.5% or 99.9% gold, and 916 is 22-carat. A '999.9' claim is the seller's own, not a BIS grade.
- Not for: someone who'd rather have a gift to use or wear than something to keep
Buy fromIndia Government MintBudget-friendlyAugmontBudget-friendlyCandere by Kalyan JewellersPremiumHow to choose, and all sellers →
Diwali gifts for your girlfriend by budget
Under ₹500
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₹500 – ₹1,000
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₹1,000 – ₹2,500
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₹2,500 – ₹5,000
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₹5,000+
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When to order
That date has passed — check with the seller before ordering. Allow about three weeks for making and delivery.
About a week ahead — sellers warn that festive weeks run slow.
Two to four days before Diwali reads as thoughtful; on the day or after reads as an afterthought.
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Each seller's last order date
From each seller's own stated shipping times, counted back from Wed, 4 Nov. Sellers that don't state their times aren't listed.
- India Government Mint — its stated times no longer reach Diwali (delivers in 30 working days)
- Iris — order by Mon, 19 Oct (ships in 2–5 working days, then delivers in 2–7 working days)
- Gharko — order by Mon, 19 Oct (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 5–10 working days)
- Momentz — order by Wed, 21 Oct (delivers in 7–10 working days)
- Augmont — order by Wed, 21 Oct (delivers in 10 working days)
- CasinoKart — order by Thu, 22 Oct (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 5–7 working days)
- iTokri — order by Thu, 22 Oct (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 3–7 working days)
- Nicobar — order by Mon, 26 Oct (delivers in 5–7 working days)
- Biswa Bangla — order by Mon, 26 Oct (delivers in 7 working days)
- Archies — order by Tue, 27 Oct (ships in 1 working day, then delivers in 3–5 working days)
- Bombay Artisan Co. — order by Wed, 28 Oct (delivers in 5–7 days)
- Paul and Mike — order by Sun, 1 Nov (delivers in 2–3 days)
Diwali gifts for everyone else
Diwali gifts for your girlfriend, answered
When should a Diwali gift for your girlfriend arrive?
Two to four days before the festival — a gift that arrives on the day or after reads as an afterthought. Diwali is Sun, 8 Nov 2026, so aim for Wed, 4 Nov.
What can I give your girlfriend for Diwali under ₹1,000?
From our picks: Bangles & bangle boxes, Chocolate gift boxes, Scented candles, Poker sets & playing cards and Lamps & lighting. Each idea above shows sellers and products at that price.
What's a Diwali gift for your girlfriend at ₹5,000 or more?
From our picks: Handloom sarees and Gold & silver coins.