Navratri is not only about singing and dancing dandiya, but it is also about exchanging gifts and presents amongst everyone. It thus at times become a tough job to decide on what to present and what item will be suitable for a specific aged people. However you need not have to worry much for we have simplified things for you so that you need not have to shed that extra sweat. Just browse through the article below and get idea as what to gift to a person of particular group or age. You can also send this page to your friends by clicking here, so that as well can imbibe ideas as what to gift their loved ones on the occasion of Navratri.
Shower
the blessings of Mata Sherwali or Ma Durga on your near and dear ones and gift them a thoughtful and unique gift they can cherish forever. The following
gift ideas are specially brought to by TheHolidaySpot team to make your Navratri
celebrations complete. Express how much you care through these special gifts
CATEGORIES:
SPIRITUAL
GIFTS
For all age groups.
Mata’s blessings in the form of “Mata ki Chunrees”, (veils or scarves that is
offered to the Holy Goddess during the ceremony)
“Mata ka Chattar’ (miniature umbrellas that are decorated with various colors
and sequins work on it, also used during the puja)
“Mata ke Coins”. (silver or gold coins with Holy inscriptions or Goddess's
figure)
Spiritual Songs personally compiled
in a CD.
Holy Books compiled with
songs, prayers and mantras that will be highly appreciated by the elders.
GIFTS
SPECIALLY FOR KIDS ON NAVRATRI
Mild crackers. (Should be accompanied
by the elders in the family while using them)
Gift
wrapped Chocolates that come in various colorful packages
Garments
or apparels with a traditional Indian touch to them.
FOR
THE EVER SO SPECIAL WOMEN IN THE FAMILY:
Jewellery:
Jewelleries
play a very significant role in adorning a woman. Whether its your wonderful Mother,
lovely Wife, your sweet Sister, or simply your wonderful cousins or aunts, embellished
or stone set jewelleries are the order of the day for all those special women in your life who just loves Jewellery in any form. The
best idea on a special occasion like Navratri is to gift out jewellery with inscriptions
of Devi Durga on a pendent, bracelet or a ring.
Accessories:
Accessories
can range from traditional items to Modern fashion. You can choose from the wide
spectrum it covers, from bags, shoes, belts, brooches, to Puja items, Goddess's Shringar
,Jap Mala. utensils
Traditional saree, the
one that can make woman look absolutely stunning. They can be gifted to any one
you really care about and make them feel really special. Other traditional garments
you can gift out could be Salwar Kamiz, Churidar sets or a beautifully embroidered
shawl to the elders in the family.
Other
suitable gift items are Flowers, Spiritual Gift packs and Books.
FOR
MEN
Tradtional ethnic wear;
Dhoti Kurta or Pyjama kurta with an embroidered Shawl
They look royal and
give a very dashing look. Silk kurta gives dazzling effects.
For the complete
ethnic look, attire it with either churidar or simple loose fit pajama
Etiquettes
demand that you present a gift of appreciation to the individual who has been
thoughtful and gracious enough to host a party in your honor. Many would tend
to forget about it once the party is over, however you can show your appreciation
towards him/her by offering the gifts either during the party or send it afterwards
with a thank you note. But make sure that you verbally thank the part host/hostess
on the party day itself.
Flowers are a wonderful way of expressing appreciation
and gratefulness. You can gift a bouquet of sunflower, rose, tulip etc.
A
ipack of men's/women's toiletries depending upon the gender of the host.
Box
of cookies/chocolates as a mark of your appreciation.
A glassware set like
Juice or wine glasses. Or some crockery like tea set, can also be gifted.
You
can gift a decorative Durga Ma showpiece.
Other gift ideas include a memento,
photo frame, flower vase