Bengali New Year or Poila Boishak or Noboborsho is the first day of the Bengali calendar celebrated on the 14th of April in Bangladesh and on the 15th of April in India and other countries by the Bengali Hindu community all over the world. The Bengali diaspora also sends gifts to their family members and wishes them a warm and happy Bengali New Year. This day is considered to be auspicious and it's a new beginning for the Bengali community. All Bengali businesses and traders start or renew their accounts on this day after morning puja. This ritual is also called ‘Haal-Khata’. People buy new clothes, exchange gifts among loved ones, visit temples, cook and savor sumptuous meals and organize cultural shows to celebrate this day. So if you are away from home and want to wish a happy Bengali New Year to your family and friends you must be wondering what gifts to send on this day. Here are some unique but amazing gift ideas for you that will assist you in selecting a gift.
The occasion of the Bengali New Year is associated with a new beginning. So, people refurbish their homes and decorate them with charming adornments. The preparations for the festivals are reflected in the houses. Help your dear ones to add glamour to the interior of their houses with exclusive Home Decor items. They not only beautify our appearance but also adds content to our hearts. Select from the wide plethora of Home Decor items like Wall Hangings, Show Pieces, Flower Vases, or Luxury Bed Linen.
If you are unable to decide as to what gift to send, then send them gift vouchers from shopping outlets or food outlets. Bengalis love eating delicious food and thus gifting them with a dining gift Voucher would be a good option. As the festivities of Boishak include a tradition of wearing new clothes so a gift voucher for lifestyle or Fashion can also be a good option. Apart from these options, there are many varieties of gift vouchers ranging from gourmet to lifestyle. It is the best option for last-minute gifts when you can’t come up with anything.
Any Bengali festival or occasion is incomplete without sweets. Bengali cuisine is synonymous with sweets. So sending them sweets on this day is an apt gift. After all, it is the beginning of a new year so sweets will sweeten the new beginning. Gift your loved ones some tasty mixed sweets hamper which contains an assorted tray of tempting sweets or maybe some traditional Bengali sweets they will love it for sure!
On the occasion of ‘Poila Baishakh’, people clad themselves in new and traditional attires. Women adorn themselves in elegant and gorgeous sarees while men wear kurtas and payjamas. Present your loved ones back in India a beautiful ethnic attire on this joyous occasion. These alluring attires will reflect style and charm along with the true spirit of this festivity. Select from the wide and varied collection of Men’s Wear and Women’s wear and surprise your relatives and friends.
A gift hamper always gives the opportunity to add multiple gifts in a single basket. It delivers immense joy and happiness to the recipient. You can opt for flowers, cakes, chocolates, or gifts like accessories, skincare essentials, etc according to your preference. You can make the occasion memorable for your dear ones by gifting them a sweet gift hamper. Your gift will be deeply cherished and will make your warm presence felt back in your home. The celebration of Bengali New Year is deeply associated with the rich delicacy of Sweets, Dry Fruits, and Chocolates. So, gourmet hampers are also a good idea.
Poila Baishakh is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm throughout Bengal. The day honors the rich culture and the distinct customs for which the Bengalis are known. Elate your loved ones with exquisite gifts conveying your warm wishes and endearment.
