Holi is a festival that brings you closer to your loved ones, filled with playing with colours and distributing sweets. Traditionally, Holi falls in late February or early March and coincides with Purnima, the full moon, in the Hindu month of Phalguna. This year, Holi will be observed on March 14. The celebration marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. If you’re looking to surprise your loved ones and bring a wide smile to their faces, here are some unique and thoughtful gift ideas to make your Holi celebrations even more special.
Gujiya is a popular sweet shaped like a samosa. It is frequently prepared during festivals like Diwali and Holi. Gifting Gujiya to your loved ones might not be a unique idea, but it will surely connect you to your roots. You can simply make these delicious Gujiya at home with this recipe.
Ingredients: semolina (suji) or all-purpose flour (maida), Khoa, or sweetened milk solids, powdered sugar and Coconut, Dried fruits such as pistachios, cashews, walnuts, almonds, and raisins.
First, combine the khoa and flour, then fill the pastry with the ingredients and fry it in ghee until it crisps up.
During these festivities, people prefer to give clothing as gifts, such as men’s kurtas and women’s cotton sarees and salwar kameez. During Holi, white is a popular colour. Therefore, white Holi attire, such as a cotton white saree or a cotton ‘chikankari’ salwar suit for females or a kurta-pajama for boys, would be an excellent gift.
During Holi, dry fruits are a very popular gift. They may provide a distinctive touch to any moment. These exquisite presents, which come in a range of designer boxes, leave a lasting impact. You can gift these dry fruit boxes to your colleagues.
There are many different types of Holi gift hampers on the market, including exquisitely crafted trays filled with candies, Lord Krishna idols, diyas, gulal, and other items. It can be a good gift idea for friends. Also, wall hangings with Lord Ganesha or Lord Krishna are ideal choices for people who wish to decorate their homes during festivals.
To create a sense of devotion, the idols of Lord Krishna and Radhan are ideal. You can give this gift to close family members or friends to bring a smile to their faces. However, beautiful flower baskets, bouquets, flower vases and other home decor items can also be used as Holi gifts.
No matter how far away they live, you can send a handmade greeting card to your loved ones on Holi. Also, the best ways to win over a mischievous child are with water guns, coloured hats, masks, etc. Gifts like these are good options.
You can design your home care kit, which includes items based on the recipient’s preferences. For instance, you could choose a soothing hand wash, freshly scented towels, a moisturising lotion, exotic incense sticks and air freshener sprays.
