Dhanteras 2019: Here are top gift ideas that you share with family and friends

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali. On this day, prayers are offered to Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera. Buying precious metals such as gold, silver, utensils and idols of clay and silver are considered auspicious on Dhanteras. It is believed that buying such things brings good finances, luck, health and wealth. Dhanteras is also a day where you can surprise your loved ones by sharing gift with them. Gifting someone on this special day increases their fortunes and also adds to our luck. 

Here are things that you can offer to friends and family:

Idol

On Dhanteras, you can give clay or silver idol of Goddess Lakshmi as it is believed that the goddess blesses us with abundance and prosperity. It is the most divine form of gift that you can give on this day.

Chocolate

Get something sweet on this day. You can gift Cadbury celebrations, ferrero rocher or dark chocolates such as Bournville, Lindt and Lendberg.

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Household Item

You can gift household products such as dinner set, mixer grinder, ceramic mugs or electronic products such as headphone, music system, microwave, TV or even a laptop.

Jewellery

If you wish to give precious or costly gifts, then you can gift or silver metals such as necklace, earrings or bracelet. However, if your budget is low then you get fancy jewelleries from local stores.

Dry fruits

You can give a packet of dry fruits such as pistachios, cashew, walnuts, almonds, etc. There is a special packet of dry fruits that are sold on the occasion of Diwali that you can gift your loved ones.

Smartphone

You can also gift smartphones or iPhones to your loved ones. There are top discounts offered on a number of devices on e-commerce websites Amazon and Flipkart that will enter its last day of Diwali sale on Friday.