Diwali Gifts Under ₹500: Handmade Ideas for Family, Friends and Colleagues

Every Diwali the same three gifts go round: a box of soan papdi, a set of diyas, a dry-fruit tray. They are fine. They are also what everyone else brings, and half of them get passed on to the next house.

This is a list of handmade Diwali gifts under ₹500 that people keep. All of them are made by hand at Felofey, all prices include delivery anywhere in India, and Diwali is on 8 November in 2026.

The short list

• For the puja thali: Modak candles, set of 4, ₹299.
• For the dining table: Jalebi candles or Imarti candles, set of 4, ₹249.
• When you are not sure: the Indian Dessert Candle Collection, ₹249, boxed with a card.
• For a new home or a new car: an evil eye keychain, ₹169.
• For a host: a crochet coaster, ₹249.
• For a desk: a crochet flower pot, ₹449.

Diwali gifts for parents and in-laws

Older relatives usually want something for the house, not for themselves.

• Modak candles, ₹299. Modak is Ganesha's sweet, and a set of four in yellow and cream sits on the puja thali through Lakshmi Puja and long after.
• The Indian Dessert Candle Collection, ₹249. One jalebi, one imarti and two modak in a gift box. Laid on a thali, guests reach for one before they realise it is wax.
• A crochet sunflower pot, ₹449. A flower that needs no water and no sunlight, for the shelf next to the family photos.
• A rose candle, ₹199. A single large rose, scented, that stands on its own as a centrepiece.

If you are carrying these to a house you are visiting for the first time, the dessert collection is the safest choice. It needs no explaining.

Diwali gifts for friends

• Jalebi candles, ₹249. The gift for the friend who appreciates a joke. Everyone picks one up to check.
• An evil eye keychain, ₹169. Small enough to hand over at a card party, and it suits anyone. We wrote about what the evil eye means in Indian homes.
• A crochet bookmark, ₹149. For the friend who reads. The sunflower one looks right with marigolds around.
• A crochet lip balm holder, ₹199. Clips to a bag strap, and November is when lips start to chap.

Diwali gifts for colleagues and neighbours

These are the gifts you buy several of, so the price per piece matters.

• Crochet keychains, ₹169 each. Flowers, bows, chicks and the evil eye. Easy to buy in a mix so nobody gets the same one.
• Crochet bookmarks, ₹149 each. The least expensive handmade thing we make.
• A crochet coaster, ₹249. Lives on a work desk under a cup of chai for years.
• Imarti candles, ₹249 for four. Split a set between two neighbours, or give it whole.

Buying for a whole team? Around 25 pieces and above, we quote separately. Send the number and the date through the corporate gifting page, and allow extra time before Diwali.

Five pairs that stay under ₹500

• Evil eye keychain (₹169) + crochet bookmark (₹149) = ₹318.
• Indian Dessert Candle Collection (₹249) + evil eye keychain (₹169) = ₹418.
• Modak candles (₹299) + crochet bookmark (₹149) = ₹448.
• Crochet coaster (₹249) + rose candle (₹199) = ₹448.
• Jalebi candles (₹249) + imarti candles (₹249) = ₹498.

What to avoid

• Anything that has to be eaten this week. Every house already has more sweets than it can finish.
• Fragile glass without a box. It rarely survives the auto ride.
• Very personal gifts for people you barely know. Clothing sizes and perfume are a gamble.
• Leaving it to the last three days. Couriers are at their slowest in the week before Diwali.

When to order

Standard delivery is 2 to 5 working days, and festival weeks add to that. For Diwali on 8 November, order by the last week of October to be safe. If you need something for Dhanteras or for a party before Diwali, count back from that date instead and tell us on WhatsApp.

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

Styling them once they arrive

Mithai candles look best on a brass or steel thali with a few marigold heads and one lit diya beside them. Keep them away from direct flame and out of the afternoon sun. There is more in our Diwali candle decor guide.

Common questions

What is a good Diwali gift under ₹500?

Something for the home that is not food: a set of mithai-shaped candles at ₹249 to ₹299, a crochet coaster at ₹249, or an evil eye keychain at ₹169.

What can I gift colleagues on Diwali on a small budget?

Crochet bookmarks at ₹149 and keychains at ₹169 work well, because you can buy a mix of designs and everyone gets a different one.

Are candles a good Diwali gift?

Yes. Diwali is the festival of lights, so candles suit it, and decorative ones are kept on display instead of being used up.

How early should I order Diwali gifts online?

At least ten days before Diwali. Courier networks slow down in the festival week, and handmade stock runs out.

Is delivery included?

Yes. Every price here includes delivery and gift packing anywhere in India.

See everything for the season on the festive gifts page, or browse the full candle collection.