Every year, over one billion people globally celebrate Diwali. Each region and religion celebrates it differently and for various reasons, with distinct customs and traditions. For some, it's a new year, a new beginning. Others see it as the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali, for the most part, is a celebration that culminates in delicious food, spending time with loved ones, and introspection.
This year, Diwali falls on Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, and we created the ultimate gift guide for the upcoming festivities. Whether you're shopping for your friends, family, or even kids, we found the best gifts to give your loved ones for the Festival of Lights, ranging from traditional Diwali gifts to curated Diwali gift boxes, or something unique. The best part? All these presents are from or in collaboration with South Asian-owned businesses.
Your makeup-loving friends will adore a glow-inspired set from Live Tinted, an editor-favorite eyeliner and eyeshadow set from Kulfi Beauty, or a flattering multistick from Mango People Cosmetics [1]. Skin-care enthusiasts [2] will love the travel-size kit of Lion Pose's bestselling formulas. And if their self-care routine involves hair oiling [3], treat them to hair oils from Squigs, Fable and Mane, and Indé Wild, all of which our editors love. Shopping for the trendsetter? Get them stylish jewelry [4] they can wear to the office or at the next wedding, or a sophisticated tote bag from Cuyana. We also found a few unique Diwali gifts that will surely impress, like a fun and relatable card game that may or may not involve drinking.
Shopping for the chef in your life? They'll be as excited as a pataka (fireworks) when they get the Diwali edition of the editor-favorite Our Place Always Pan [5]. If you want something personable, gift them the Fleur Frame from Venus Et Fleur with a sentimental picture. We even included a few hostess gifts perfect to bring to a Diwali party, like marble diyas from Marble Lotus. The little ones in your life, meanwhile, will adore the cutest plush from Modi Toys, a teether shaped like a samosa, or a diya-shaped bubble-popping fidget toy. You can even get a mess-free Rangoli puzzle or sand art from Kulture Khazana.
If you're shopping for someone specific, shop this guide by the categories ahead:
- Best Beauty Diwali Gift Ideas [5]
- Best Fashion Diwali Gift Ideas [5]
- Best Diwali Gift Ideas For Friends [5]
- Best Diwali Gift Ideas For Families [5]
- Best Diwali Gift Ideas For Kids [5]
Give a meaningful gift this Diwali and celebrate the Festival of Lights with South Asian-owned businesses.
Best Diwali Gift For the Skin-Care Beginner
Blume Babies Travel Size Best Sellers Kit [7] ($26)
The only thing you can get the skin-care lover in your life is more skin care, and this travel set from Blume is a sensitive skin-friendly find. The set comes with the brand's bestsellers, including the Meltdown Acne Oil for soothing breakouts and preventing new ones; the Milky Fade Serum, which is a great vitamin C serum for fading dark spots; and the Meltdown Gel Cream, which is a lightweight moisturizer that will leave your skin hydrated. Founders Bunny and Taran Ghatrora created the brand after having dealt with breakouts themselves; you can read about their journey with acne here [8].
Best Diwali Gift For the One Who Loves a Glowy Look
Live Tinted Get Glazed Gloss & Glow Golden Liquid Highlighter & Lipgloss Set [9] ($28)
Live Tinted's Get Glazed Gloss & Glow Set comes with the brand's universally flattering Hueglow highlighter drops in Dusk and a new limited edition Huegloss lip gloss in the shade Gold Shimmer. The radiant bronze Hueglow drops can be used on the complexion and body for an illuminating yet subtle, glow-from-within look. The gold shimmer gloss is the perfect topper for a glam look, and will keep the lips hydrated.
Best Diwali Gift For the Makeup Lover
Mango People Mango Cream Blush & Lip Multistick [10] ($27)
Shopping for the makeup lover? Get them the Mango People Mango Cream Multistick, which has gone viral on TikTok for its flattering range of colors. From pinks and corals to warm tones and browns, the multistick comes in nine shades suitable for all skin tones. The multi-use product can be applied on the lips, on the cheeks for a flush of color, and on the eyelids for eyeshadow. The clean beauty brand merges skin care and makeup, and derives its pigments from fruits, vegetables, and the earth. Read more in our review of the Mango People Multistick here [11].
Editor Quote: "It has the most elegant, creamy texture that feels hydrating on the skin. Although it has a thick, balmy feel at first, the formula is easy to blend, making it simple to work with on the eyelids, lips, and cheeks. The Mango People Multisticks are pigmented and buildable - with one to two swipes, you get opaque coverage, so you can go as bold as your heart desires." - Anvita Reddy, assistant editor, Shopping
Best Diwali Gift For the Skin-Care Enthusiast
Lion Pose Mane Mini Day & Night Set with SPF & AHA [12] ($29)
Shopping for the skin-care enthusiast? They'll love trying out the potent formulas from Lion Pose. The set comes with mini sizes of the bestselling Unspotted 4X Dark Spot + Hyperpigmentation AHA Serum and the Ghost-Buster 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42. The brand is not only backed by Mindy Kaling, but both products are also editor favorites. You can see before and afters in our Unspotted 4X Dark Spot + Hyperpigmentation Serum review [13] and Ghost-Buster Mineral Sunscreen review [14].
Editor Quote: "After using it for about two weeks, my dark spots got significantly lighter or faded away altogether for a more even-toned complexion, and my skin just looks more radiant and brighter overall. My skin's texture is also smoother, and my breakouts have subsided; my skin looks less congested in general." - AR
"Lion Pose's Ghost-Buster Sunscreen has one of the creamiest textures that makes you forget it's a mineral-based SPF. My skin type is pretty normal, and this mineral sunscreen does not dry it out whatsoever. It comes out as an orange-peach hue, and its tint blends into the skin, delivering a subtly dewy finish." - AR
Best Diwali Gift For the One Who Loves Florals
Indē Wild Champi Hair Oil [15] ($29)
Indē Wild's Champi Hair Oil is a luxurious hair care gift for those who love a floral scent. It contains a blend of castor oil, hibiscus, brahmi, and other nourishing oils to help keep the hair protected, hydrated, and healthy. The prewash overnight oil treatment can be massaged into the scalp for a relaxing sensorial experience that results in shinier, more manageable hair.
Best Diwali Gift For the One Who Loves a Bold Eye
Kulfi You're An Eyecon: Kajal Eyeliner and Zari Eyes Eyeshadow Set [16] ($35)
Shopping for someone who loves a bold eye look? Get them the Kulfi You're An Eyecon Set, featuring the brand's bestselling and editor-favorite Underlined Kajal Eyeliner, along with the Zari Eyes Cream Eyeshadow in a limited edition champagne shade. According to one of our editors, the eyeliner and the cream shadow are the creamiest and pigmented on the market. It doesn't budge at all once set, even when tears are flowing while watching classic Bollywood movies. Read our in-depth review of Kulfi's Underlined Kajal Eyeliner [17].
Editor Quote: "The highly pigmented kajal eyeliners lasted all day on my lash line and waterline, with no unwanted bleeding or smudging. As a contact lens wearer, most eyeliners that I have used in the past often stained my contacts and, as a result, ruined them. I was so impressed that the Underlined Kajal Eyeliners did not get on my contacts at all." - AR
Best Diwali Gift For the Hair-Care Obsessed
Fable & Mane Pre & Post Wash Hair Oiling Magic Value Set [18] ($38)
Shopping for a Fable & Mane fan? Replenish their supply of the bestselling and editor-favorite HoliRoots Pre-Wash Hair Treatment Oil [19], along with travel sizes of the brand's smoothing and shine-enhancing finishing oil. This gift set is perfect for someone who loves adding a luxurious experience to their hair care routine.
Editor Quote: "My scalp and roots loved this oil and drank it up. The Fable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-Wash Hair Treatment Oil was not thick and viscous where it felt like it was sitting on top of my scalp; the oil felt like it was getting absorbed by my roots and nourished my scalp. The scent is absolute perfection; I wish it could be made into a perfume. It was so familiar yet intoxicating and sensual with notes of warmth and florals." - AR
Best Diwali Gift For Self-Care
Squigs Happy Headcare Bundle [20] ($62, originally $67)
Give the gift of self-care while giving back with Squigs's lineup of happy head care. The set comes with the brand's bestselling Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil and Double Shot Face Serum. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to a mental health charity. Squigs is specifically formulated for those who have sensitive skin and scalps, so these make great beauty gifts for everyone on your list.
The editor-backed Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil [21] helps increase shine, reduce frizz, and leaves hair feeling healthier. The Double Shot Face Serum is not only fun to look at (and shake), but it's also hydrating. Containing hyaluronic acid, strawberry-seed oil, jojoba-seed oil, avocado oil, glycerin, and squalane, this serum will help restore moisture and provide a glowy finish for that glazed doughnut look. Plus, it also helps tame breakouts and balance the skin with niacinamide, turmeric, tulsi, and neem.
To see this serum in action, read our review of the Double Shot Face Serum here [22].
Best Diwali Gift For the Fragrance Aficionado
Soma Ayurvedic Madurai Jasmine Body Oil [23] ($128)
If you're shopping for someone who adores the scent of fresh jasmine flowers, the Madurai Jasmine Body Oil will be a dream come true. The scent is so authentic to the real thing, older generations in your family will feel like they've transported back to their homeland. One of our editor's claims it's one of her all-time favorite body products and feels so nourishing on the skin. Read her in-depth review of the Soma Ayurvedic Madurai Jasmine Body Oil [24].
Editor Quote: "The Soma Ayurvedic Jasmine Body Oil smells exactly like authentic jasmine flowers. I immediately pictured putting freshly made garlands of jasmine from India in my hair. It's not overpowering or layered with other scents. I even compared the scent to the blooms from my jasmine tree at home, and the fragrance of this body oil is actually better and more distinct. This body oil has a familiar yet specific jasmine scent." - AR
If they are really into layering scents, you can also consider getting them The Fragrance Set [25] ($200, originally $240), which includes four of their dynamic and indulgent scents: Kerala Forest, Bombay Fleur, Mysur Sandalwood, and Old Delhi Oudh.
Best Diwali Gift For the Statement-Maker
House of Naveda Aliza Ring (Moonstone) [26] ($25)
Perfect for the trendsetter in your life, the House of Naveda Aliza Ring is a beautiful piece that will make a statement. They can wear it alone or incorporate it into their stack. Style it with a contemporary outfit featuring a blazer, something traditional, or a even little black dress. The adjustable ring is handmade with gold plated brass and moonstone beads.
Best Diwali Gift For the Trendsetter
Alaya The Nazar Earring [27] ($44)
There's no better way to spread good vibes than with these stylish Nazar earrings. These statement studs are inspired by the evil eye and perfect for the trendsetter in your life. These can be worn with a sari or as a statement piece for a little black dress. You can also get them in a pearl white.
Best Diwali Gift For the One Who Loves to Accessorize
Amaaya Butterfly Studs [28] ($45)
These beautiful butterfly studs from Amaaya are a lovely gift for the one who loves to wear unique pieces. These are hypoallergenic with rhodium and 24k gold plating and cubic zirconia stones. They can wear these studs to dress up a casual outfit or add an eclectic touch to something elegant.
Best Unique Diwali Gift For the One Who Loves Eccentric Pieces
Studio Kiyan Cup and Saucer Chai 925 Silver Earrings [29] ($72)
Shopping for the one who loves unique pieces? Studio Kiyan's Cup and Saucer Chai Earrings are a fun and kitschy pair that they'll adore wearing with both traditional and Western outfits. They're handcrafted from silver, and the designs are also hand-painted in the Meenakari style, which originates from Rajasthan. This is such a cute present for those who love to accessorize.
Best Unique Diwali Gift For the Cozy Season
Sani Embroidered Lounge Set [30] ($130)
Shopping for someone who lives in loungewear? Get them this embroidered lounge set from Sani. The collared top and flowy pants are made from a luxe satin with big cats embroidered throughout. It's luxe, comfortable, and perfect for the cozy season, but elevated enough to wear on vacation.
Best Diwali Gift For the One On the Go
Cuyana Easy Tote [31] ($268)
If you're shopping for the one who's always on the go, get them the Cuyana Easy Tote. The editor-favorite bag is chic and functional with the ability to fit a laptop, a full-size water bottle, and more inside. Made from a soft Italian pebble leather, this is a quality bag that will make them feel elevated, even in sweats. It comes in three different sizes and nine color options (and you have the ability to monogram it), so you can truly create the everyday bag of their dreams. Read our in-depth review of the Cuyana Easy Tote [32] — it's even a favorite of Meghan Markle [33]'s!
Editor Quote: "Thanks to Cuyana's Easy Tote, I get the space of a deep and chunky tote, all without any of the hassle or added weight. More than anything, I just love the timeless elegance of Cuyana's Easy Tote. The relaxed style boasts more of a squishy, breathable feel that's simple, stylish, and, best of all, subtle." - Kyley Warren, assistant editor, Shopping
Best Unique Diwali Gift For the Chocolate Lover
3D Confectionery 4-Piece Diya Box [34] ($15)
If you're shopping for someone who loves chocolate, the 3D Confectionery 4-Piece Diya Box is such a cute and affordable option. These chocolate diyas are 3D printed featuring textured patterns and gold detailing. You can customize them with an initial.
Best Diwali Gift For the Entertainer
Drinkswalla [35] ($25)
Have you ever played a drinking game, or any party game for that matter, and felt like you couldn't relate? Well, Drinkswalla is here to change that. It's a drinking game that's totally relatable to Desi experiences. The set of 100 cards is broken down into eight categories where you have to do challenges, get tested on your Desi knowledge, and just have fun with your friends. Even if you don't drink, Drinkswalla is still a fun and relatable game to play with your besties.
Best Unique Diwali Gift For Latte Lovers
Kola Goodies Maple Chai Latte Book Box [36] ($46)
Give the gift of instant chai to those who are experimental when it comes to their brews. Made in collaboration with Lilly's Library by Lilly Singh, Kola Goodies's Maple Chai Latte Book Box contains the brand's creamy maple flavored chai blend with sweet and smoky notes of aromatic cardamom and bold tea. Just add one packet to a cup of boiling water, let it steep, then strain it into a mug with or without ice to enjoy. Check out our review of Kola Goodies's Masala Chai Latte [37] for more information.
Editor Quote: "Beyond just the taste, I love how easy this drink is to make. The entire process takes me less than 15 minutes, and I'm left with a luxurious-tasting tea that's so rich, I'd be convinced a professional tea connoisseur made it if I hadn't whipped it up myself." - KW
Best Unique Diwali Gift For the Sweet Tooth
Deux Vegan Cookie Dough (3-Pack) [38] ($48)
One of the most delicious traditions of Diwali is giving sweets and treats to all your loved ones. If you're looking for something unique to gift or serve at your home, the Deux Vegan Cookie Dough is a fun treat with a healthy kick. Created by Sabeena Ladha, the edible cookie dough is vegan, gluten-free, and a healthier alternative to the real thing. This three-pack contains birthday cake, chocolate chip, and gooey brownie. This is a great gift for those who love dessert but might not be a fan of traditional mithai.
Best Diwali Gift For the Host
Junglee Craft Cocktails [39] ($50)
Instead of bringing a pack of White Claws to your next party, try Junglee. These Indian-inspired canned cocktails are jam-packed with flavors that are the right balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The 12-can mixed pack contains four of each of the brand's signature flavors: a vodka-based green mango smash, a tequila-based tamarind margarita, and a vodka-based Indian spiced lemonade. It will be the host gift they never knew they needed.
Best Diwali Gift Box For the Chai Connoisseur
Vahdam Teas Chai Assortment Gift Set [40] ($35)
The best gift to get the chai lover in your life is more chai, and the Vahdam Teas Chai Assortment Gift Set has 12 different types of rich, delicious chai. We're talking Kashmiri Kawa chai, ginger chai, vanilla spice chai, and of course, the original masala spice chai. Founder Bala Sarda created Vahdam to bring India's original homegrown flavors to the global stage while giving back to the farmers who grew it all.
Best Traditional Diwali Gift For the Home
Marble Lotus Diya Set [41] ($55, originally $65)
These Lotus Diyas from South Asian-American homeware brand Marble Lotus are the perfect gift for anyone during Diwali. These diyas are handmade with Rajasthani marble and can fit a two-inch wide candle. They can be placed in a home Mandir or as decor on a coffee table or mantle.
Best Diwali Gifts For the Gourmet Family
Brightland The Luminous Capsule [42] ($88)
If you're shopping for the chef in your family, they'll obsess over this decadent Brightland Luminous Capsule. The set contains the Awake extra virgin olive oil, the Parasol Champagne vinegar, and California Orange Blossom honey. The Awake extra-virgin olive oil is great for grilling, roasting, sautéing, and drizzling on top of bread. The Parasol Champagne vinegar is delish on salads. And the California Orange Blossom honey is perfect on desserts or as a rich sweetener.
Best Diwali Gift For the Home Decor Enthusiast
Amu Cherian Fields of Gold Throw Pillow Cover [43] ($70-$80)
Made from Kasavu fabric from Kerala, the Fields of Gold Throw Pillow Cover is a stunning handcrafted gift perfect for the home decor lover. It's the perfect blend of traditional and modern, making it ideal for both contemporary and vintage-styled homes. The 100 percent cotton pillow cover has golden threads woven in a unique way to bring depth and texture to a space.
Best Diwali Advent Calendar Gift
Malai Diwali Ice Cream Treat Countdown Calendar [44] ($130)
If there's one thing we can't go without for Diwali, it's sweets. Malai's Diwali Ice Cream Treat Countdown Calendar is jam-packed with decadent goodness that your family can enjoy every day for five days. It comes with four pieces of saffron flavored ice cream Peda, a Cassata ice cream bar, a pint of Motichoor Ladoo ice cream, four Kaju Katli Kulfi Pops, and four Parle-G Masala Chai ice cream sandwiches. I got to try a few flavors from the brand, and let's just say I had to fight my family for the last pint — read my review of Malai Ice Cream here [45].
Editor Quote: "The dairy-based pints were perfectly rich and creamy without feeling too heavy. The vegan sorbet is flavorful and so refreshing." - AR
Best Diwali Gift For Bonafide Chefs
Our Place Always Pan Diwali Edition [46] ($150)
Made in collaboration with chef and author Radhi Devlukia Shetty, the Diwali edition of the Our Place Always Pan is the perfect gift for the one who loves to cook. It has a nontoxic, nonstick coating that will make it easy as ever to cook without that much oil or butter. Trust us: this can handle Indian cooking. In fact, I've made everything from chicken curry to upma and mini dosas in this. Read more in my in-depth review of the Our Place Always Pan here [47]. If you're shopping for the one whose love language is throwing dinner parties and feeding other people, we recommend you get the larger size pan.
The Diwali edition comes in a stunning red clay color with golden knobs etched with saffron detailing, and you can shop the rest of the Diwali collection here [48], including a fry set [49] perfect for pakoras, samosas, and more.
Best Diwali Gift That's Customizable
Venus et Fleur The Fleur Frame with Eternity Roses [50] ($328)
If you want to give something meaningful this Diwali, the Venus et Fleur The Fleur Frame with Eternity Roses is the perfect present that lets you upload a sentimental picture surrounded by the brand's signature Eternity Roses. You can also choose the color of the roses. This picture frame is perfect for those who love home decor and florals. The rose truly lasts for a long time. Read our review of a Venus Et Fleur arrangement here [51].
Editor Quote: "With stunning colors, the right amount of bloom, and the divine scent, it's no surprise that they went viral and nearly every celebrity and influencer gifted these gorgeous arrangements. It's the perfect centerpiece for a living room or dining room table. It's something that can elevate a vanity, side table, or bookshelf. Best of all, it's an elegant keepsake from a loved one that's beautiful, warm, and filled with appreciation." - AR
Best Diwali Gifts For Kids Who Love Fidget Toys
Kulture Khazana Diwali Burst Fidget Toy [52] ($11)
On the hunt for a cute yet meaningful sensory toy? The Diwali Burst Fidget Toy is shaped like a traditional diya, a Diwali clay lamp. It has 26 popping bubbles and it's made out of sturdy silicone. Little ones will have so much fun bursting these bubbles, just like a pataka!
Best Diwali Gifts For Newborns
Raw Love Baby "The Samosa to My Chutney" Teether [53] ($18)
We can't get over how adorable this samosa-shaped teether is, and it's perfect for the teething infant in your life. It's made with 100 percent food-grade silicone and has ridges on the back to sooth the baby's gums. It has a clip attached, so it can stay with baby at all times.
Best Diwali Gift Box For Kids Who Love Getting Creative
Kulture Khazana Diwali Celebration Kit [54] ($50)
The Kulture Khazana Diwali Celebration Kit comes with fun crafts that will make your home look colorful, from Rangoli-inspired coasters that you can paint to a DIY [55] Diwali garland. Plus, it comes with a 48-piece puzzle that depicts a vibrant Rangoli design.
You can also consider getting the Make Your Own Rangoli Sand Art Kit [56] ($14), which lets kids get in on the fun without the mess. After all, real Rangoli can get messy and easily destroyed, and we can't risk ruining our Diwali outfits. We'd rather wait for Holi!
Hosting Diwali in their school? Get the Diwali Classroom Party Kit [57] ($140) as a fun way for them to celebrate with their classmates.
Best Traditional Diwali Gift For Kids Who Love Plushies
Modi Toys Diwali Gift Bundle [58] ($64)
The Modi Toys Diwali Gift Bundle is such an adorable gift for the little ones in your life. The bundle comes with a Rangoli sticker activity book, a "Laxmi's Diwali Dream Team" illustrated book, two lotus-shaped diyas along with two LED tea lights, and an adorable Diwali greeting card. Plus, it comes with your own small-sized plushie, including with the option to choose from Baby Ganesh, Baby Hanuman, Baby Krishna, Saraswati Devi, Durga Devi, and Laxmi Devi. It's all wrapped up for you in a fun basket as well.
Anvita Reddy [59] is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.