Every culture and religion has its new beginnings and every beginning is celebrated distinctly. There are many festivities that have different names in different regions and the traditions depend on the region. One of the many festivals is Ugadi in India which is celebrated in the southern part of India. It is the New Year of Kannada and Telugu people celebrated mostly in the southern region. As Ugadi means the new beginning of an age; ‘Yug’ means Year ‘Adi’ means age it is very significant in the lives of the people. It is celebrated by going back to the roots and following the traditions. Traditional attire is worn and traditional meals are cooked the houses are decorated with Mango leaves and flowers.
People visit temples and arrange puja ceremonies in their own homes. The ambiance creates a space of spirituality and devotion. At this time the best gift would be sending some spiritual gifts to your loved ones. Sending warm wishes along with a gift that matches the occasion will be a heartwarming experience for your loved ones.
The most essential aspect of any Puja ceremony is a puja thali. One cannot complete a puja ceremony without a Puja thali is it in the Temple or in their homes. Hence, sending puja thali on Ugadi in India will be a good gifting idea. You can elevate things by sending some of the puja essentials along with it. It will look more thoughtful and your warm wishes will reach your loved ones' hearts. The puja essentials include incense sticks, candles, and Diya’s wicks. So, if you were thinking of sending a puja thali then consider it a good option and send it without any hesitation.
Idols are the things we put our trust in, they may not have the divinity we associate them with. But they give us a direction to look for inspiration a direction to embody the hopes and aspirations that we nurture in our minds. So, sending their favorite idols to your loved ones will surprise them and give them the strength to hold on and keep going on in their lives. No matter how hard it becomes they can always look up to their idols gain strength and move ahead.
Add to the light of the festivities of Ugadi by sending a beautifully carved Diya to your loved ones. It will be a good addition to their puja space. You can look for unique Diyas that are carved or maybe have intricately engraved designs on them. Simple Diyas can also be an option but a unique Diya will definitely leave a greater gifting impact on them. So, you can gift a Diya to your dearest and surprise them with your wonderful choice.
Reading is one of the best practices an individual can have. If your loved ones are into the habit of reading then you can easily opt for spiritual books. You can opt for any spiritual book as there are many options to choose from. Spiritual books are very uplifting and motivational that can be good for the mental health of your loved ones. Hence, making this a very thoughtful and good gift for this wonderful occasion.
When we look at the past we see the Kings Blowing onto the conch shell before battle for good luck and after battle to proclaim their victory. It is still used in Hindu households during pujas. It is believed that blowing on conch shells wards off negative energy. So, gifting a conch shell on the occasion of Ugadi would be a significant gift signifying your warm wishes of health and happiness.
Thus, send these spiritual gifts to your loved ones during the festivities of Ugadi in India and celebrate the occasion with them even from a distance. Double the joy and make your loved ones feel special in this new beginning of Ugadi.
