Bhai Dooj Gifts for Brothers and Sisters: Handmade Ideas Under ₹500

Bhai Dooj comes two days after the Diwali rush, when the house is still full of sweets and everyone is tired of shopping. The sister puts a tilak on her brother's forehead, he hands her a gift, and these days she usually has one for him too.

This is a list of handmade Bhai Dooj gifts under ₹500 for both of you. Everything is made by hand at Felofey, prices include delivery anywhere in India, and Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The short list

• For a brother: a Crochet Evil Eye Keychain, ₹169.
• For a brother with a desk job: a crochet coaster, ₹249.
• For a brother who loves sweets: Jalebi candles, ₹249.
• For a sister: a crochet scrunchie or hair clip, ₹149.
• For a sister's room: a Crochet Tulip Flower Pot, ₹449.
• For either: a crochet bookmark, ₹149.

Bhai Dooj gifts for brothers

The tilak is a prayer for a brother's long life and protection, so a gift that carries the same wish fits the day.

• Crochet Evil Eye Keychain, ₹169. For his bike or car keys. It is the closest thing to the tilak that he can carry around, and we wrote about what the evil eye means in Indian homes.
• Crochet Cat Paw Keychain, ₹169. For the brother who sends you cat videos. See the Cat Paw Keychain.
• A crochet sunflower coaster, ₹249. Sits under his chai at work and gets asked about.
• Jalebi candles, ₹249 for four. Scented candles shaped like the real thing. He will try to eat one, which is half the gift.
• A crochet bookmark, ₹149. For the brother who reads. There are more ideas in gifts for book lovers.

Bhai Dooj gifts for sisters

Brothers tend to hand over an envelope of cash. Cash is welcome, but it is forgotten by the weekend. Add one of these and she will remember which Bhai Dooj it came from.

• A crochet ruffle scrunchie, ₹149. Soft on hair and hard to get wrong. Our guide to crochet hair accessories explains the types.
• A crochet lip balm holder, ₹199. The mushroom one clips to a bag, and November is when lips start to chap.
• A crochet bow keychain, ₹169. In pink, red, white or black.
• A rose candle, ₹199. One large scented rose for her desk.
• A crochet tulip flower pot, ₹449. Flowers for her room that need no water.

If your budget stretches past ₹500, a Crochet Tulip Bouquet at ₹649 is the gift she will photograph.

What goes in a Bhai Dooj tilak thali?

A tilak thali usually holds roli or kumkum, rice grains, a diya, sweets and a coconut or some dry fruit, though every family has its own version. Two handmade additions that suit it:

• Modak candles, ₹299 for four. Shaped like Ganesha's favourite sweet, in yellow and cream, and they stay on the thali long after the real sweets are gone.
• The Indian Dessert Candle Collection, ₹249. One jalebi, one imarti and two modak in a gift box.

Keep wax candles away from the lit diya. They are decorative first. Styling ideas are in our Diwali candle decor guide.

Four pairs under ₹500

• Evil eye keychain (₹169) + crochet bookmark (₹149) = ₹318.
• Crochet scrunchie (₹149) + lip balm holder (₹199) = ₹348.
• Jalebi candles (₹249) + evil eye keychain (₹169) = ₹418.
• Crochet coaster (₹249) + rose candle (₹199) = ₹448.

What is the difference between Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan gifts?

On Raksha Bandhan the sister ties a rakhi and the brother gives the gift. On Bhai Dooj the sister applies a tilak and often cooks for her brother, and gifts usually go both ways. Bhai Dooj gifts are also smaller, because they come right after Diwali spending. Our Rakhi gift ideas work for Bhai Dooj as well.

Can I send a Bhai Dooj gift to a brother or sister in another city?

Yes. We deliver across India. Enter your sibling's address at checkout and the parcel goes straight to them. If you build a custom bouquet you can add a message card for ₹50, and there are lines to borrow in what to write in a gift card.

When should I order for Bhai Dooj?

Standard delivery is 2 to 5 working days, but Bhai Dooj falls three days after Diwali on 8 November, when couriers are at their slowest. Order by 1 November to be safe. If you are already buying Diwali gifts under ₹500, add the Bhai Dooj gift to the same order so both arrive together.

Orders are prepaid by UPI. The steps are in how to order from Felofey.

Is ₹500 enough for a Bhai Dooj gift?

Yes. Bhai Dooj is about the tilak and the meal, and most siblings spend far less than they do on Rakhi. A ₹169 keychain chosen for the person is a better gift than a ₹1,000 voucher chosen in a hurry. Everything in the Felofey shop is between ₹149 and ₹649, and the full range is on the festive gifts page.