What is Navratri? Gifts to Buy
What is Navratri? a significant event on the Hindu calendar, is a celebration that unites Hindus globally despite
regional variations. This nine-day festival, observed in the Ashvin month from September to October, is
a testament to the widespread reverence for the mother goddess Durga. Her victory over the demon
Mahishasura, following a nine-day and nine-night battle, is commemorated with Durga wearing a
different colour each day.
These colours symbolise her unique personality traits. Dancers honours with
the garba. Hindus eat a vegetarian diet and abstain from alcohol and some spices during the festival.
Hindu families often fast, only eating milk, water, fruit, and nuts during the day, followed by a full meal
at night after sunset. Alternatively, some Hindus opt to have water and then a simple meal. Gift-giving
and sending well wishes to friends, family, and colleagues are appropriate practices. Today’s blog dives
into traditional and unique gift options.
When a person of another faith is invited to participate in Navratri celebrations, gifts aren’t expected,
but they are a nice gesture for the host or hostess. The essential key is to pick a gift that reflects the
culture and importance of the event. Items for the home’s Durga puja altar are very thoughtful.
What is Navratri? Traditional Gifting
Cards
Sending cards of well wishes, warm wishes, happiness, and positivity is always appreciated. Etsy and
Amazon UK have many fun and inexpensive cards to share.
What is Navratri? Spiritual Gifts
A puja thali is the most spiritual item a person may send for Navratri. A copper or bronze plate is very
useful. A metal, three-tiered Diyas are good gift choices. Find them at AHA! Bazaar in Langford Maldon
at https://www.ahabazaar.co.uk/product-category/aha-seasonal/aha-navrathri/navratri-return-gifts/.
Prices vary per item and availability.
Conch shells make a pleasant surprise. They ward off negativity and are blown to promote positive
energy and atmosphere. Buy a conch shell for £7.95 at Buy the Sea at
https://www.buythesea.co.uk/hemifus-conch-shell-7992-p.asp.
Gift Hampers
Create a healthy and vegetarian gift hamper. Walnut Tree has many dried fruit and nut options for
Navratri. The company’s Dried Fruit Gifting Box has orange slices, tangy pineapples, apricots, and
cranberries. They also have kilo bags of walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and Brazil nuts. Visit walnut.gifts to
place an order.
Silver
Silver coins are a traditional favourite. They are supposed to bring wealth and prosperity into the lives of
the recipients. Silver holy idols, jewelry, and other showpieces are also terrific items to gift. Ebay UK is a
good place to find specialty items for the festivities. Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri & Sons of Mumbai,
India, has a customised Happy Navrati Silver Coin 10gm at https://tbzsons.com/product/happy-navratrisilver-coin-10-gm/.
Flowers
Flowers are always favourites for Navratri. Gifting a bouquet shares a love of nature, happiness, and
positivity in a home. The hibiscus flower is a favourite for Navratri. When paired with white and red
flowers, it makes a stunning bouquet and brings the blessing of Durga when offered. See My Flower in
London for tasteful and bright options at https://myflowers.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooXEmrPtdz15RSEvH9Rfd7zyVM3Ita4x3P4HseQ0MKHusN1xtK. Currently, they offer 20 percent off all bouquets.
Home Décor
Wall hangings, showpieces, lamp shades, flower vases, and wall pictures reflecting Hinduism are
appropriate for the time of year. Pooja Box is an online retailer with almost all a Hindu home needs to
honour the Goddess Durga. Try them at https://www.poojabox.net/collections/navratridecoration?srsltid=AfmBOorS8K0XjgoKB7O4eWzJWJR7XRaWoL2HJvgANg7ZaXijb4xiSKLM.
Sweets
Coconut laddoos, kheer, payesh, and Bundi sweets are traditional ways of gifting. There’s a bit of joy and
happiness that comes with a little bit of sugary goodness. Shop Gupta’s – Indian Sweets and Savouries
online and get 10 percent off a first order at
https://guptas.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopQ8xZgbqFuCnOQLNuCmWtIxDUjdLqvcJ0NmGt2vC0STfGeFySP.
Clothing
New clothes are a popular gift item during Navratri. Men and women always like being fashionable in
new party clothes. Andaaz Fashion is the UK place to go for this year’s Navratri finery and trends. New
orders get 12 percent off. Purchase clothing at
https://www.andaazfashion.co.uk/womens/navratridresses?srsltid=AfmBOoqu_WKxiWbK9jgNcpBCfM
MtsPbQvuG1pKDezEtCzzvuSPmzh-C8.
What is Navratri? Unique Items
Pooja Box
Elephant Design Traditional Pooja Box is a safe place to store jewelry and adds a touch of elegance to a
personal sacred space. This octagon-shaped box showcases careful craftsmanship and highlights
Hinduism’s reverence for elephants. It is £17.99 and may be purchased at https://giriuk.com/elephantdesign-traditional-pooja-box.html.
Thambulam Set
The Thambulam Set for Navratri is a complete kit for Navratri and Varalakshmi. This gold pouch with
gold embroidery includes everything a person needs for festival time. It is available for £3.99 at
https://giriuk.com/thambulam-set-for-navaratri-varalakshmi.html.
Dandiya
Popat Stores has handicrafts and seasonal goods just in time for Navratri. Order Dandiya (dancing sticks)
today for £1 at https://www.popatstores.co.uk/navratri-products.html.
What is Navratri? Bangles
India Bazaar of Leicester has luxury bangle holders for sale. They are a cash-and-carry company. For
more than 45 years, they have offered some of the best products from local communities in India to the
consumers’ front door in the UK. Check out their bangle and bracelet varieties at
https://www.indiabazaar.co.uk/bangles-bracelets. Get ready for Navratri in style.
Navrati is a colorful and sacred time for many Hindus around the world. Honouring the Goddess Durga
brings blessings and protection for worshippers. It is also a time of fasting and reflection. Gift-giving is a
widespread practice, but it isn’t a requirement to participate in the nine days of festivities. The UK has
many online retailers to make gift-giving easy for this important season. May the great goddess Maa
Durga provide you with the strength, wisdom, and courage to overcome all obstacles in life.
What is Navratri? Happy Navratri!
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