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Diwali is just around the corner, and the season of giving has already begun, with homes glowing with diyas, sweet boxes changing hands and the happy hunt for the perfect present for the people who matter most. There is no shortage of options to choose from, from traditional mithai to design-led keepsakes, which is exactly why choosing can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, here is a list of five festive gifts for different tastes, budgets and personalities, so that your gesture this Diwali feels as warm and thoughtful as the occasion itself.
This festive season, The Leela Palace New Delhi welcomes Diwali with the latest edition of Signatures by The Leela, bringing together the warmth of festive giving and the timeless artistry of Pichwai. Marking The Leela’s 40th year of gracious Indian hospitality, the collection celebrates India’s rich artistic traditions through the work of master Pichwai artist Rajaram Sharma. Because no Diwali is complete without sweets, the Opulence Hamper, the most expansive of the collection, features Signature Artisanal Mithai or Baklava (Box of 16), alongside Signature Chocolate Rocks, Artisanal French Macarons, Flourless Cookies, Granola Trail Mix and Leela Signature Assorted Nuts. It is rounded off with Dessert Tea by Newby, an idol of Ganesha and Lakshmi and a Diya or Potpourri. Together, it is a generous gift. You can also choose from the wider range of hampers or build your own through the Make Your Own Hamper offering.
Priced at Rs 18,500 + taxes
For a Diwali that leans towards chocolate and coffee, the Sensory Trunk from Savorworks is the pinnacle of its Festive Range. A handcrafted leatherette trunk with vintage belts, it turns unboxing into a slow, ceremonial reveal. The top tray offers pantry delights like nut dragees, cookies and chocolate pastes, while the lower tray becomes a home coffee atelier with ground coffee, a drip kit, French-press recipes and chocolate sachets. Finished with artisan candles tuned to chocolate and coffee aromatics, it is an heirloom gift for collectors who savour ritual.
Priced at Rs 20,000. Available at Savorworks outlets, GK2 and One Horizon GGN.
If you want a break from the usual hampers, the Bar Collective offers gifts that are both functional and design-led. A curated selection of international glassware, wine tools and bar accessories, it suits wine enthusiasts, cocktail lovers and those who enjoy hosting. The ETO Wine Decanter in stainless steel mirror finish combines serving and preservation, with a patented seal that slows oxidation (Rs 27,995). Alternatively, the L’Atelier du Vin Oeno Motion vertical lever corkscrew pairs walnut and chrome to turn opening a bottle into a considered ritual (Rs 19,995). Both can be ordered directly from their website.
Diwali is a season of togetherness, gratitude and memorable celebrations, and Conrad Bengaluru’s Diwali hampers are designed to make every gesture of gifting more meaningful. Among them is Heart of Delight, a luxurious expression of the festive spirit that brings together wine, artisanal sweets, tea and thoughtfully selected keepsakes. Crafted to blend gourmet delights, wellness-inspired indulgences and sustainable keepsakes, the collection goes beyond conventional gifting, pairing handcrafted sweets with fine wines, luxury body care, eco-conscious lifestyle products and Conrad Spa experiences. Each hamper adds a touch of warmth and indulgence to the festive season.
Priced at Rs 50,000
For a Diwali gift with a playful twist, Mahjong Madness is the newest high jewellery collection by The House of Rose, improvising on the iconic game through seven pendants inspired by its Four Winds and Three Dragons. Each is a miniature objet d’art, conceived as a talisman for the wearer, with hand-selected malachite whose banded green veining recalls a river seen from above, joined by natural diamonds, iolite, tsavorite and ruby, set in the brand’s signature Midas Metal. Whimsical in spirit and exacting in execution, it is a fresh compass for those who have outgrown the zodiac.
Price at Rs 75,000