Pongal Gift Ideas
Pongal Gifts Ideas
There is a strong tradition in South India to greet Pongal with an
exchange of gifts. The tradition helps to develop stronger
relationships with loved ones and to add more joy to Pongal
celebrations. However, dilemma that most people face is to select
that perfect Pongal gift. To ease that problem a little here are
some awesome Pongal Gift Ideas.
Lord Sun Sculptures
The second day of Pongal, called Surya Pongal is dedicated to Sun
God and therefore it is considered extremely auspicious to gift
Lord Sun Sculptures on the occasion. Sculptures and wall hangings
of Sun God come in various artistic designs and in a variety of
materials like brass, white metal and silver.
Decorative
Traditionally, on the first day of Pongal called Bhogi, people
discard unwanted things and re- decorate their house with new and
artistic decorative. Getting new vessels in kitchen is also a norm
in South India. Wooden handicraft, table decorative, kitchen and
household goods are hence considered to be appropriate Pongal
Gift.
Fresh Flowers and Good Luck Plants
Flowers are regarded as the most beautiful medium of expressing
good wishes and love on any occasion. For special ones, flowers
could be accompanied by a cute gift to make a lasting impression.
Sending Good Luck Plants is another great Pongal Gift Idea. For a
wide and beautiful variety one can browse through Pongal gift
shopping site.
Pooja Accessories
Pooja Thalis and accessories are the trendiest Pongal gift. Puja
Thalis comes with attached accessories like catories, incense
sticks stand, diya stand and bell. One can select brass, steel or
silver Puja Thalis. Accessories like book stand, bells, idols can
also be considered as Pongal gift.
Calendar -Diary
As the festival falls in the beginning of the New Year, Calendar
and Diaries are another popular Pongal Gift. One can choose from a
wide variety of artistic hanging or tabletop calendars. The range
of diaries available in market is immense. Depending on the utility
value for the recipient one can choose from slip pads, telephone
index diary, organizer or daily record diary. Diaries adorned with
gemstone paintings can be considered for the discerning ones.
Toys & Games
Ideal Pongal Gift for little friends would be toys and games.
Balls, cricket sets, tennis sets or Games CD, the choice is
immense. Stuff toys and animals can be considered for girls and
little boys.
Sweets and Mithai Hampers
Exchange of gifts is considered a must on every Indian festival, as
it is believed that mithais help to sweeten and strengthen
relationships. For greater impact the choice of the recipient
should be kept in mind before selection of sweets and special
emphasis should be given to gift packing. For special ones, sweet
box should ideally be accompanied by a thoughtful and memorable
gift.
Dry-Fruit Hampers
Trend of gifting dry fruits can never go old in India. These are
forever appreciated for their delectable taste and longer shelf
life. Dry Fruits boxes and dry fruits hamper come in superb
packaging making them an instant favorite. Dry Fruits are preferred
over mithais when one has to send a gift at a long distance or
where delivery takes a considerable time.
