Diwali 2026 falls on October 20. Order by October 10 to ensure standard shipping arrives in time. All items are made to order.

What's a good Diwali gift under $50?

The Dalchini 4oz candle ($24) and any wall art print ($35) both come in under $50. Browse the full Under $50 collection at kaahani.com/collections/under-50.

Diwali Gifts for Desi Homes

Diwali deserves a gift that looks like it belongs in a Desi home. Candles, wall art, and decor rooted in South Asian culture, made to give and made to keep.

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These aren't gifts that happen to be South Asian. They're South Asian by design, made for homes that want to look like the people who live in them.

Kaahani started at the MET. Two Desi sisters in the South Asian wing, staring at a stone sculpture of a draped sari and wishing we could take it home. That wish is what every Kaahani product is designed around. These aren't gifts that happen to be South Asian. They're South Asian by design, made for homes that want to look like the people who live in them.

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How to build a Diwali gift set

Most Diwali gifts land in one of two places: mithai, or something generic. A good starting point is a candle plus any wall art print: under $70 and gives the person something to light and something to hang. Add a tray or champagne glass if you want to give something with a bit more weight.

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Diwali FAQ

Diwali 2026 falls on November 8th.

The Dalchini 4oz candle ($24) and any wall art print ($35) both come in under $50. The Under $50 collection has the full range.

Yes, all orders ship nationwide.

Yes. Email hello@kaahani.com with your quantity and timeline and we'll take care of it.

Mithai gets eaten and the box gets recycled. A gift for the home stays. A candle plus a wall art gives someone something to light and something to hang, and both come in under $70 together. If you want something with more weight, add a tray, it earns a spot on the counter year-round.