Unique Gift Ideas to Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2021 with loved ones

Posted by Neha Sheikh on January 4th, 2021

The first Indian festival of the New Year is Makar Sankranti. This festival is significant as it pays tribute to the glorious lord Sun or Surya for its power that has enabled life, energy, and food on Earth. For all those who don't know there are twelve Sankranti in the Indian calendar, each representing transition of the Sun into the new zodiac.

Makar represents Capricorn and hence Makar Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun enters Capricorn. Based on the solar calendar, this event is celebrated every 14th January or sometimes the 15th of January. It is celebrated with full excitement all across India; in Punjab, it is called Lohri while Tamil celebrates it as Pongal. Names may differ, but the celebration, excitement, and eagerness are common. Exchanging gifts is one of the vital parts of any event and if you have still not decided what to gift to your loved ones here are some recommended Makar Sankranti gifts Ideas for you.

A basket full of sweets

No one can deny the significance of sweets at a traditional festival. A box of Kaju Katli or Moti Choor Ladu will bring up more sweetness to your relationship with your loved ones. This is one of the traditional Makar Sankranti gift ideas and to make it unique, you can go for homemade sweets full of your love and warmth.

Pack of customized kites

At the festival of Makar Sankranti, you will observe the sky full of beautiful colorful kites. This is again one of the traditions of Makar Sankranti in different parts of India. Hence using this idea, you can go for customized kites as a Makar Sankranti gift for your loved ones. Be sure to complement it with chemical-free string.

Sun shaped wall clock

Since Makar Sankranti celebrates the glory of Lord Sun, why can't you gift something that compliments the theme of the festival? For this, you can either go with a sun-shaped wall or home décor preferably Sun Shaped Wall clock which will not only be your token of love but a symbol of Makar Sankranti.

Antique Diya

We all know that none of our traditional festivals completes without lightning and Pooja. An antique, beautiful Diya is a perfect gift. It is a traditional yet unique gift for your dear ones.

A box of chocolates

While there are people who love traditional sweets, there is another fraction especially children who love chocolates more than traditional sweets. Go for customized chocolates as a Makar Sankranti gift and your friends and family will love this.

Ethnic Pooja Choki

No traditional festival is completed without Pooja. This Makar Sankranti goes for a traditional, ethnic Pooja choke as a gift for your closed ones. Firstly they will love the ethnic design on it, secondly, they will use it in their Pooja. Hence, this gift will reveal your thoughtfulness towards your close ones.

Lucky Bamboo

Now the world is going towards a greener approach. Gifting your loved ones an indoor plant such as lucky bamboo will reflect your soberness as well as thoughtfulness.

Here was our list of Makar Sankranti gift ideas, what was your favorite? If you have any other gift ideas in your mind, just let us know through the comments below. Till then, Happy Makar Sankranti.