Best Diwali Gifts For Friends, Family and Kids in 2022
26 Diwali Gifts That'll Make Your Loved Ones Light Up Like a Diya
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The Hyperbole Accessories Gemma Ring in Moonstone + Black Onyx ($29) is a stunning statement ring that will go with every outfit, whether it's western wear, traditional, or fusion. The handmade ring has moonstone and black onyx to create the most beautiful complementary contrast. It's plated with 18-karat gold on brass.
1 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Live Tinted x FORVR Mood Glow of Life Kit
Influencer and CEO of Live Tinted, Deepica Mutyala teamed up with influencer and FORVR Mood founder Jackie Aina this Diwali to create the Live Tinted x FORVR Mood Glow of Life Kit ($57, originally $72). The kit comes with Live Tinted's Hueglow in Dusk, which is a moisturizing highlighter serum that you can use on your body or face for a subtle yet stunning glow. It also comes with FORVR Mood's Spice of Life candle that features notes of ginger, lemongrass, cedarwood, vanilla, black pepper, and clementine for something both fresh and spicy. It's such a fun gift for the beauty-lover in your life since it features products from the OG beauty influencers!
2 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: This is Alaya The Nazar Earring
There's no better way to spread good vibes than with these stylish This is Alaya The Nazar Earring ($44). 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.
3 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil and SahaScalp Serum Set
The Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil and SahaScalp Serum Set ($53) is a great gift for those who love to oil their hair and enjoy a luxurious fragrance. The set comes with the full-size of the editor-favorite HoliRoots Pre-wash Hair Treatment Oil, which has the most heavenly, luxe scent and the SahaScalp Amla Soothing Serum, which is great for dry, flaky scalps.
4 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Cuyana Easy Tote
If you're shopping for the one who's always on the go, get them the Cuyana Easy Tote ($248). The editor-favorite bag is chic and functional with the ability to fit a laptop, a full-size water bottle, and more. Read our in-depth review of the Cuyana Easy Tote — it's even a favorite of Megan Markle!
You can also get them the Cuyana Diwali Festival Beauty Set ($168) featuring the Cuyana Travel Case; the Raat Ki Rani candle that has a lovely floral scent; Live Tinted's Huegard sunscreen, which is an editor-favorite; Ravanat's Restoring Hand Crème, perfect for dry hands; and Soma Ayurvedic's Vitamin C Serum, which helps brighten the skin.
5 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Maalicious Camila Ear Bar
Get the one who loves to accessorize this stunning and unique Maalicious Camila Ear Bar ($45). It goes on top of ear crossing the cartilage area. It has a beautiful green gem in the middle with accents of pink on either side of the center stone.
The Maalicious Zirconia Creeper Earrings ($120) is another gorgeous piece that pairs well with both traditional wear and western wear.
6 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: HoliChic by Megha Namaste Clutch
From brunch to rooftop bars, and, of course, the Diwali parties, the HoliChic by Megha Namaste Clutch ($55, originally $65) will make your bestie look oh so chic! It has a detachable gold chain instantly making it a convenient crossbody.
7 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Aavrani Travel Size Ritual Discovery Set
Shopping for a skin-care lover? The Aavrani Travel Size Ritual Discovery Set ($49, originally $100) is something they need to have in their stash. The Ayurvedic-inspired set includes the Glow Activating Exfoliator mask that contains turmeric, honey, and neem for a glowing complexion; the Balance Restoring Serum, which is great for those with combination skin types; Softening Hydra-Whip moisturizer, which is lightweight yet deeply hydrating; and the Eye Rejuvenating Elixir that will help give an awakened appearance.
8 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Kulfi Underlined Kajal Eyeliner Set
Get the makeup-lover in your life the Kulfi Underlined Kajal Eyeliner Set ($85, originally $100). It comes with all five colors of the creamiest, pigmented eyeliners on the market. They don't budge at all once set, even when tears are flowing. Read our in-depth review of the Underlined Kajal Eyeliner Set.
9 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Hyperbole Accessories Gemma Ring in Moonstone + Black Onyx
The Hyperbole Accessories Gemma Ring in Moonstone + Black Onyx ($29) is a stunning statement ring that will go with every outfit, whether it's western wear, traditional, or fusion. The handmade ring has moonstone and black onyx to create the most beautiful complementary contrast. It's plated with 18-karat gold on brass.
10 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil
If you're shopping for someone who loves to pamper themselves, the Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil ($34) is such a fun find. It helps increase shine, reduce frizz, and leave hair feeling healthier. The hair oil is great for those with sensitive scalps as well. Read our in-depth review of the Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil.
11 Best Diwali Gifts For Friends: Drinkswalla
Have you ever played a drinking game, or any party game for that matter, and felt like you couldn't relate? Well Drinkswalla ($25) is here to change that. It's a Desi drinking game that's totally relatable to our experiences. The set of 100 cards are 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 such a fun and relatable game to play with your besties.
12 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Soma Ayurvedic Madurai Jasmine Body Oil
If you're shopping for someone who adores the scent of fresh jasmine flowers, the Soma Ayurvedic Madurai Jasmine Body Oil ($128) 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 reminiscing about the fresh jasmines from their childhood. It's one of my all-time favorite body products and feels so nourishing on the skin. Read my in-depth review of the Soma Ayurvedic Madurai Jasmine Body Oil. Even Kathy Hilton loves the line!
13 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Vahdam Teas Chai Assortment Gift Set
If they don't drink anything but chai, the Vahdam Teas Chai Assortment Gift Set ($40) contains 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.
Shopping for someone who's a fan of all the tea? Get them this stunningly packaged Vahdam Tea Advent Calendar ($60). It contains 24 different loose leaf teas including a variety of herbal, green, black, and chai blends that will make you feel warm. Plus, Oprah is a huge fan of this brand!
14 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Our Place Always Pan Diwali Edition
The Our Place Always Pan Diwali Edition ($108, originally $145) 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. I've made everything from mutton curry to upma and mini dosas in this. The Diwali edition comes in a stunning turmeric yellow color! You can shop the rest of the Diwali collection here, including a fry set perfect for pakoras, samosas, and more. Read our in-depth review of the Our Place Always Pan.
15 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Sona Home The SONA Candle: Attar No. 36
If you're shopping for someone who's the ultimate host, the Sona Home The SONA Candle: Attar No. 36 ($68) is a fitting gift for the Festival of Lights. It's from Priyanka Chopra's home line that is inspired by her New York City restaurant Sona. The candle has notes of nutmeg, clove, apple, sandalwood, patchouli, amber, Lily of the Valley, iris and cedarwood. It has a bold floral and woodsy scent that will make their home feel elegant and festive.
You can also get them the Sona Home Sultan's Garden Chutney Pots (Set of 6) ($198), which is great for chutneys, condiments, or serving small bites. These are used in the NYC restaurant as well!
These are also amazing finds for the Priyanka Chopra fan in your life.
16 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Kola Goodies Oat Mylk Tea Latte
Give the gift of chai to those who prefer not to drink dairy with the Kola Goodies Oat Mylk Tea Latte ($27). It's a premade packet that let's them enjoy a delish cup of chai almost instantly. Just add one packet to a cup of boiling water, let it steep, then strain it into a mug to enjoy. It contains oat milk powder, loose leaf Ceylon black tea, monkfruit sweetener, and raw coconut sugar.
17 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Amu Cherian Fields of Gold Throw Pillow Cover
Made from the Kasavu fabric from Kerala, the Amu Cherian Fields of Gold Throw Pillow Cover ($70-$80) 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.
18 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Venus Et Fleur Le Mini Aura Vase with Eternity Garden Rose
The Venus Et Fleur Le Mini Aura Vase with Eternity Garden Rose ($99) is a stunning gift perfect for the one who loves florals and home decor. It's something they can display on a coffee table for years to come. It comes in three colors: a stunning deep purple, a true red, and a soft pink. The rose truly lasts for a long time. Read our review of a Venus Et Fleur arrangement.
19 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Malai Diwali Ice Cream Celebration Pack For 8 to 10
If there's one thing we can't go without for Diwali, it's sweets. The Malai Diwali Ice Cream Celebration Pack ($100) is jam-packed with decadent goodness to feed eight to 10 people! The pack includes one pint of Ghughra ice cream, one pint of Puran Poli ice cream, one pint of Ras Malai ice cream cake, one carrot halwa ice cream cake, and six Parle G Masala Chai ice cream sandwiches. I got to try a few flavors from Malai Ice Cream, and let's just say I had to fight my family for the last pint — read my review here.
20 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Elements Truffles Rasa Collection
Get the chocolate-lover in your life these delish and healthy Elements Truffles Rasa Collection ($35) Ayurvedic-inspired chocolates. The pack of five comes with unique flavors like maple toffee with moringa, black lava salt with turmeric, cayenne with cinnamon, lemon coconut with tulsi and raisins, and almonds with saffron. Each bar is dairy-free, gluten-free, organic, and paleo friendly.
21 Best Diwali Gifts For Family: Brightland The Luminous Capsule
If you're shopping for the chef in your family, they'll obsess over this decadent Brightland The Luminous Capsule ($88). 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, sauteing, and to drizzle on top of bread. The Parasol Champagne vinegar is delish on salads. The California Orange Blossom honey is perfect on desserts or as a rich sweetener.
22 Best Diwali Gifts For Kids: Kulture Khazana Diwali Celebration Kit
The Kulture Khazana Diwali Celebration Kit ($50) comes with fun crafts that will make your home look colorful, from painting Rangoli-inspired coasters to a DIY Diwali garland. Plus, it comes with a 48-piece puzzle that depicts a vibrant Rangoli design that lets kids get in on the fun without the mess. After all, real Rangoli can get messy and easily destroyed, and we cant risk ruining our Diwali outfits. We'd rather wait for Holi!
If you're shopping for an older kid (or even someone who just loves to do puzzles), get them this gorgeous Mehndi Stories Henna Jigsaw Puzzle ($36). It's a 252-piece puzzle depicting an bride and groom at the royal palaces in India.
23 Best Diwali Gifts For Kids: Modi Toys Omni Bundle
The Modi Toys Omni Bundle ($149) is such an adorable gift for the little ones in your life. The bundle includes three medium-sized and three small-sized plushes of Baby Ganesh, Baby Hanuman, and Baby Krishna, as well as three books, "How Ganesh Broke His Tusk", "The Curious Case of Krishna", and "Hanuman and His Hidden Powers." All of the plushes sing mantras as well! It's the cutest way for your little one to get to know more about Hinduism.
24 Best Diwali Gifts For Kids: Raw Love "The Samosa to My Chutney" Teether
We can't get over how adorable this Raw Love "The Samosa to My Chutney" Teether ($25) is, and it's perfect for the teething infant in your life. It's made with 100 percent food-grade silicone and even 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.
25 Best Diwali Gifts For Kids: Binny's Diwali Hardcover Book by Thrity Umrigar
Teach your little ones about Diwali through the eyes of Binny in Binny's Diwali hardcover book by Thrity Umrigar ($18). The book goes in detail about what Diwali is and some of the traditions and customs we practice.
26 Best Diwali Gifts For Kids: Kulture Khazana Diwali Burst Fidget Toy
On the hunt for a cute yet meaningful sensory toy? The Kulture Khazana Diwali Burst Fidget Toy ($11) is shaped like a traditional Diwali clay lamp. It's got 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!
