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The Joy and Light of Reading: Diwali Gifting Ideas for Book Lovers

The arrival of fall brings the opportunity to shake off any gloom and embrace the festive season that autumn sings of. One such beautiful and momentous occasion the country unites to celebrate is Diwali, popularly known as the festival of lights.

The Beautiful Festival of Lights

Diwali is a significant Hindu festival that marks the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxman from a prolonged exile in the forest

India has a very rich culture.  India is known as a land of festivals as people of various religious beliefs live in India and celebrate various festivals in unity.

Diwali has its place. It comes during Autumn and is called Festival of Lights. We clean our houses and decorate them with lights. Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival and people celebrate it all over the world. It is a magical time for children.

We light candles and lamps called ‘Diyas’ in our homes. All the streets, houses, and shops are decorated with lights.

Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ which means rows of lights.

With Diwali, begins a Hindu New Year. This period attracts LAKSHMI: the Goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. On Diwali, we celebrate Ram and Sita’s Return to Ayodhya.

We get dressed in our best clothes and eat delicious food. People go to each other’s houses with gifts and sweets.

We do puja in the evening and eat yummy delicacies. People forget their problems and try to live peacefully.

Diwali is one of the most awaited festivals in India. It is that time of the year when people let go of all worries and delve into the festivities with deep joy and high spirits. It is undoubtedly one of the best moments to cherish the beauty of the festival with one’s loved ones, exchange gifts and pleasantries, and raise a toast to memorable, fun times.

Diwali is all about good times. There is a buzz of delight and cheer in the air as people come together to exchange gifts and spread warmth. And what better gift would light up someone’s face and home than a good old collection of delectable paperbacks?

The Importance of Gifting Books on Diwali

Apart from being the time for jubilation and reflection, Diwali is also a time to share the joy of reading. The rich connection between Diwali and books can be illustrated in a plethora of ways. The significance of gifting books encompasses multiple factors:

1) Books make for a thoughtful present during this time. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a cookbook to give a spark to someone’s long-lost passion for cooking or a children’s book, giving books as Diwali gifts is an opulent gesture of making someone’s Diwali a more-grand affair.

2) Themed reads that shed light on the rich cultural heritage and history of India can enrich the experience of one’s reading journey along this time.

3)To deepen the spirit of Diwali, it would be ideal to gather family and friends for an interactive storytelling session. Stories around Diwali and India’s culture would result in an enhanced festive vibe.

4) Creating and gifting festive-themed bookmarks and hand-made cards along with books adds a personal touch to the gift.

5) Community book fairs and book-swapping events during Diwali engage a wider audience in the healthy habit of reading and make the festival of Diwali complete by spreading the light of knowledge among all.

6) Unlike material gifts, books come with the added perks of lifetime companionship, wisdom, and enjoyment making it a gift like no other.

Best Book Gifts and Collections For Diwali

The world is full of wondrous, marvelous texts waiting to be read understood, and felt. Diwali holidays coupled with the blissful environment of reading equates to getting some books off the TBR list!

Read along to discover some fabulous reads you can pick up this Diwali to make your festive season brighter:

1) The Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Set: Brimming with gripping storylines rooted in India’s complex history and mythology, the trio consisting of The Palace of Illusions, The Forest of Enchantments, and The Last Queen are here to ensure that your Diwali spark is up and lit even days after the festivities come to an end.

Shop this perfect Diwali gift here: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Combo: The Palace of Illusions, The Forest of Enchantment & The Last Queen – Bookbins

2) Bhagwat Gita: As It Is: This gem of a book, highly revered and referred to for its timeless lessons adorned with practical pieces of advice, makes for a perfect Diwali read to imbibe those teachings relevant even today.

Shop this perfect Diwali gift here: Bhagvad Gita As It Is (Hardcover) – Bookbins

3) Sita- Warrior of Mithila: If there is a book that influences us with emotions so deep and raw that it comes at par with the spark of the festival, it is this masterpiece by the one and only Amish Tripathi. Makes for a great read and an even better gift!

Shop this perfect Diwali gift here: Buy Sita Warrior Of Mithila by Amish Tripathi – Online at BB

4) The Forty Rules of Love: The glory of Elif Shafak, worth every lesson in gold, boasts of enchanting the readers from page one and melting them into its brilliance with words that tug at heartstrings.

Shop this perfect Diwali gift here: The Forty Rules Of Love – Bookbins

5) Chanakya Neeti with Chanakya Sutras: As much as Diwali is a time for fun and frolic, it brings with itself some moments of prayers, silence, and reflections. And for anyone searching for a read to further enhance this experience, Chanakya Neeti is there to the rescue! A light read that goes a long way to ensure that the goal of internal engineering is achieved this Diwali.

Shop this perfect Diwali gift here: Chanakya Neeti- Bookbins

Buy Books Online for Diwali Gifting

We understand that no matter how gorgeously our cities dance in the colors of Diwali decors and jamborees, no one wishes to get caught up in mobbed markets housing the last-minute Diwali rush.

So we have made the gift shopping experience seamless for our dear customers. Now you can place orders for books and book sets from the comforts of your couch as you browse through the website of Bookbins and light up your wishlist from our delightful collection.

What’s more? You have the option of making your personalised combos- comprising your handpicked favourites- backed by a grand Diwali discount!

So shop away your literary woes at Bookbins and fill your bookshelves and lives with the wealth of knowledge and light these faithful friends bring to you! Happy Diwali, Happy Reading!