7 Unique Gift Ideas for Dhanteras 2023

The festival season is right around the corner. The excitement of celebrating this auspicious festival of Diwali knows no bounds. Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi is on the first day of the grand Diwali festival. It is a time to shower your loved ones with gifts and pray for their prosperity and well-being. The five-day-long celebration of light, joy, and happiness extends when you add the gift-giving ceremony. 
It is believed, that buying metal is auspicious for Dhanteras. Even a simple hand - painted stainless steel box can be a beautiful gift that is useful and can be interior decor as well. If you're searching for the perfect Dhanteras gift ideas, you've come to the right place. 

But before that, let’s find out when Dhanteras is in 2023: It falls on Friday, November 10th, 2023. 

 7 Unique Gift Ideas to Make This Dhanteras Special.

Time to dive deep into our list of Dhanteras gifting guides.

1. Exquisite Handcrafted Sindoor Box

What better way to celebrate Dhanteras, the festival of wealth, than with an exquisite Meenakari silver sindoor box? Our stunning collection of artisanal sindoor boxes is perfect for married women. The practical and decorative boxes make the recipients feel proud and they will show them off. Light up your loved one's day by adding it to your cart. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these boxes are a work of art.

Meenakari Sindoor Box

Meenakari Sindoor Box - Buy Now

2. Traditional Pooja Essentials

Dhanteras is a day when people in India arrange Dhanteras pooja for Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesha, And Lord Kubera to invite wealth and prosperity into their lives. iTokri's collection of traditional pooja essentials is a fantastic gift choice. From beautifully hand-painted diyas to peacock incense gift sets, and handmade idols, these decorative items add a traditional touch to the festival. They honour the age-old customs of Dhanteras.

Silver Lakshmi Ganesha Idol

Silver Lakshmi Ganesha Idol - Buy Now

3. Artisanal Home Decor

Help your loved ones transform their home into a beautiful haven with artisanal home decor from iTokri. Whether it's a KKonkan copper urli, or a silver Lakhsmi and Ganesh idol, wherever you place them in a home, these pieces welcome elegance and beauty.

Kkonkan Copper Urli -

Kkonkan Copper Urli - Buy Now

4. Hand Painted Metalware

Dhanteras is not only about wealth but also about taking care of the needs of our close ones. Celebrate the beauty and essence of Indian traditions even while presenting a daily essential, a tiffin box. Hand-painted top-graded tiffin boxes and casseroles are perfect to stir up interest in people around you. The hand-painted steel chapati box tells stories of craftsmanship and dedication. Your gift will not only be appreciated but cherished for years to come.

Hand Painted Stainless Steel Tiffin Box

Hand Painted Stainless Steel Tiffin Box - Buy Now

5. Handmade Stationery and Craft Supplies

For the creative souls in your life, an impressive selection of handmade stationery and craft supplies are the perfect choice From handcrafted notebooks to vibrant diaries, these gifts will surely bring out the widest smiles on the faces who love art and writing. Let them express themselves through their artistic pursuits this Dhanteras as much as they want.

Chikankari Embroidery NoteBook -

Chikankari Embroidery NoteBook - Buy Now

6. Handmade Candles

Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali. As the festival of light is here, why not choose a set of festive decor hand-painted terracotta wax-filled matki diyas? It’s a great item to decorate homes during Diwali. Present this that welcomes light and happiness in your dear one’s life.

Hand-painted Clay Diyas

Hand-painted Clay Diyas

7. Handwoven Sarees and Ethnic Attire

Dhanteras is not only about welcoming wealth but also about celebrating the beauty and essence of Indian traditions. And what's a better way to do this than putting on new clothes? Gift your loved one Indian sarees and ethnic suits.

Blue Banarasi Saree -


Dhanteras comes once a year. It’s the time of the year when everyone keeps aside their sadness, miseries, and hardships and religiously prays to Maa Laxmi and Lord Ganesha for blessings in the coming days. It's a festival of hope, light, love, and affection. Our Dhanteras shopping guide is an amalgamation of splendid options, from handcrafted jewellery to traditional pooja essentials, artisanal home decor, handwoven sarees, and handmade stationery. 

The list of things to buy this Dhanteras might confuse you if you start shopping without a list. So we have made this Dhanteras gift ideas guide for you. Stick to it to purchase items that not only celebrate prosperity but also reflects the rich cultural heritage of India. Happy Dhanteras!

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