Ganpati Gifting: Thoughtful offerings for Bappa

Ganesh Chaturthi is a celebration of abundance, devotion and the joy of bringing people together. And while the traditional mithai box will always have its place, this year’s festive gifting landscape makes room for a little more imagination. From artisanal modaks and beautifully crafted chocolates to fragrant candles and considered tableware, these are the offerings designed to arrive at a Ganpati gathering with as much thought as they do indulgence.

SEVA Home

For Ganesh Chaturthi, SEVA Home turns familiar symbols of devotion into a contemporary home fragrance ritual with its Enchante Divine Collection. The set of three scented candles brings together fragrance, light and festive symbolism, featuring the Shree logo, Ganesha symbol and the mantra “Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam”. Each candle carries the brand’s Bloom fragrance, an uplifting floral composition that opens with Orchid and Tuberose, moves into Jasmine and settles into a White Musk base. With 130 grams of wax and a 20 hour burn time per candle, the trio is designed to bring a warm, fragrant note to the home during the festive season.

The collection includes three glass scented candles, each bearing one of the three sacred designs. At ₹2,135 for the set, it also makes for a considered festive gift, particularly for those who prefer their Ganpati offerings to extend beyond the traditional mithai box.

Where: SEVA Home flagship store, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai; select shop in shops at Oberoi Mall, Mumbai and Quest Mall, Kolkata; and sevahome.in
Price: ₹2,135 for a set of three

SMOOR

The modak gets a couverture chocolate makeover at SMOOR with Bappa’s Modak Box of 11. The collection brings together two flavours, Choco Coconut Jaggery and Choco Cranberry Rose, translating the familiar festive sweet into something distinctly contemporary.

At ₹895 for a box of 11, it is the sort of gifting box that can arrive at a festive gathering looking sufficiently polished to qualify as both festive offering and very good taste.

Where: SMOOR stores across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, as well as the SMOOR website, Swiggy and Zomato
Price: ₹895 for a box of 11

Plate & Peonie

If the modak is the centrepiece, Plate & Peonie is concerned with everything underneath it. Founded by Anandita Kothari, the luxury tableware brand’s Seasons in Color collection draws from the celebratory palette of Ganesh Chaturthi, bringing vibrant hand painted pieces to the festive table.

The Sultan Garden Handpainted Coral Dinner Plate and Sultan Garden Handpainted Green Dinner Plate, inspired by the gardens of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, are crafted from Italian ceramic and priced at ₹5,800 each. The Bamboo Starter Bowls in pink are priced at ₹4,250 for a set of two, while the Rattan Cane Weaved On Glass Jar is ₹2,850.

For a more elaborate tablescape, the Abigail Dark Blue Placemat and Napkin set features hand embroidery with white trim and is priced at ₹9,800.

Where: Plate & Peonie
Price: From ₹2,850

Meetha by Radisson

Meetha by Radisson is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with an indulgent assortment of specially crafted modaks, bringing together traditional favourites and contemporary flavours. Curated by Chef Sanjay Kachave, the festive selection spans Butterscotch, Gulkand, Hazelnut, Dry Fruit, Pista, Kaju, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mava Kesar, Mava, Motichoor and Kaju Biscoff.

The collection also includes traditional Ukadiche Modaks. Soft and steamed, they are filled with a classic coconut and jaggery mixture, capturing the familiar flavours and festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi. Under the guidance of Mr. Santosh Singh, General Manager of Radisson Goregaon, the brand has emerged as a mithai destination, with a focus on quality, authentic taste and elegant presentation.

Where: Meetha by Radisson, Goregaon; Bandra; Borivali