Best Diwali Gifts of 2025: 16 Thoughtful Ideas I’m Loving This Year | Diwali
DIwali – the Festival of Lights – is highlighted in several interesting ways. There is a five-day celebration (this year starting on Saturday, October 18) celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world, where homes are decorated, candles are lit and families gather to root for the coming year with hope, accompanied by feasts and fun.
Another vital part of Diwali celebrations is gift giving, which is a way of saying I wish you prosperity and joy for the coming year. These gifts are usually new clothes or boxes of South Asian sweets. Increasingly, however, gifts are chosen with greater intent to honor the individual, while also wishing them well.
This doesn’t mean that shopping for Diwali gifts has to be difficult, time-consuming or expensive. There are now options to suit every Diwali gifting budget and taste. I’m a beauty and lifestyle journalist who loves to shop and find pieces that honor our heritage, support South Asian-owned businesses, and simply bring a little comfort and joy to everyday life. Below, you’ll find something thoughtful for everyone in your life this Diwali.
Favorite Diwali Gifts 2025
For the obsession with beauty and care
Best selling Ranavat Royal Trio collection
By fusing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with her background in pharmaceuticals, Michelle Ranavat’s cosmetics brand honors her Indian heritage. Everything I tried was amazing, including the saffron infused facial oil and the silky moisturizer in this set.
Fable & Mane Wild About Volume Travel Set
Created by founding brothers Akash and Nikita Mehta, this Ayurvedic-inspired collection reimagines traditional South Asian hair oiling rituals with sophisticated, hardworking formulas. This little set is the perfect travel companion and perfect for gym bags too.
Pavan Henna Ritual Set
Created by Pavan Dangal – the Queen of Henna – this collection is changing the henna tradition Mehndi To a modern, conscious ritual. Inside the set is a henna cone, along with thoughtful details — an affirmation card, incense, and even a flash tattoo for instant glam.
Kulfi lip gloss balm
This glossy balm keeps lips soft and hydrated all day long, with a high-shine finish, subtle tint and a more sweet scent. Vegan, cruelty-free, and from a South Asian-owned brand, it’s rich in nourishing ingredients and perfect for gifting younger ones.
DS&DOrga’s Greatest Hits Volume 1
Founded by an Indian-American duo, this fragrance brand blends storytelling, genderless scent, and Brooklyn cool. This best-selling collection includes six trial-sized fragrances, from the citrusy I Don’t Know What to the rich sandalwood Radio Bombay. A fun and practical way to discover a new signature fragrance for next year.
For food lovers
Chai from Mira Chai Golden
Born in author Meera Manek’s family kitchen, this aromatic tea is a blend of soothing spices—including ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and anti-inflammatory turmeric—and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar. Cozy, nostalgic and perfect to end the celebrations.
Jikoni Gift Vouchers
Ravinder Bhogal’s famous Jikoni in London is a gift that lasts beyond the final bite. Its menu draws on flavors from Asia, the Middle East, East Africa and Britain, and the coupon here is perfect for foodies or anyone who prefers experiences over things. Don’t leave without trying Banana cake For dessert – it’s unforgettable.
Vegetables from Camellia punjabi
Celebrate the richness and depth of Indian vegetarian cooking with this book by acclaimed author Kamilia Punjabi, credited with bringing regional Indian cuisine to the world stage. Its pages are full of delicious and timeless recipes.
Hummingbird Bakery Diwali Cakes
Delicious like Mitai It is (and it really is…), most of us have more boxes than we can count by the end of Diwali. Colorful cupcakes from Hummingbird Bakery are a fun way to mix things up, while keeping the festive spirit going.
Charbonnel Walker Whiskey truffles
Silky chocolate shells, lightly dusted with cocoa powder, give way to a rich, whiskey-tinged center that provides a beautiful, lingering warmth. A great gift for anyone who enjoys sweets with a lively twist – and perfect for that uncle who enjoys drinking.
For the household
Ladru Lord Ganesha Candle
Symbolic and beautiful, this exquisite candle comes encased in a porcelain lid delicately engraved with the image of Lord Ganesha. Its fragrance – a soft blend of bergamot, tuberose, sandalwood and musk – brings calm and warmth to any home.
Smithson Camellia Thank you diary
These beautifully designed note cards make handwritten messages look thoughtful and timeless. The perfect finishing touch after Diwali visits – or any gesture worth enjoying.
Saatchi Skin Changes Magazine AM/PM
This product was created by Saatchi Skin founder, Farah Bashir Journaling is a six-month guide to bringing gratitude, mindfulness, and personal growth into your day. With simple prompts for morning and evening meditation, much-needed guidance helps you slow down, focus, and reset.
For fashion lovers
Apsley and Heron name necklaces
It’s easy to find necklaces with the names Sarah or Jane – Priya or Divya, less so. These personalized silver necklaces allow you to celebrate your name in a variety of languages and scripts, from Hindi and Punjabi to Bengali and Tamil. Elegant and meaningful.
Sardar company turban
This family-run brand is rooted in the experience of growing up Sikh in the UK. What once seemed like otherness has become a source of pride, independence and identity, woven into everything they create. From turbans that honor tradition to beard grooming, the brand celebrates the uniqueness of Sikh culture.
Lush golden glow knot wrap
This limited edition decade cover has been designed by Bengaluru-based artist Mohammed Sajid to capture the glorious glow of Diwali nights. Made from organic cotton, these reusable wraps are a sustainable alternative to wrapping paper, but can also be used as a colorful scarf.
Anita Bhagwandas is A journalist, beauty editor, and author obsessed with finding products that actually work Do what they promised. It comes from South Asian heritage and raised in South Wales, He is an author The Ugly: Why the World Has Become Obsessed with Beauty and How to Break Free of It He writes the Beauty Culture newsletter Powder room