Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Best gifts on this auspicious occasion

Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious occasion and much-awaited festival in India. We give you some ideas on what you can gift your loved ones. (Image: AFP)

Dry fruits are the ideal gift for most Indian festivals, often gifted in pretty boxes.

Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without modaks, regardless of whether they are home-made or bought from a sweet shop. (Image: Shutterstock)

Gold is considered an auspicious metal, so gifting gold coins is a perfect gift for Ganesh Chaturthi. (Image: Shutterstock)

A gold pendant is also an apt gift for the festival. (Image: Shutterstock)

Gold ETFs can also be a good gift in case you decide against buying physical gold. (Image: Shutterstock)

Gifting an envelope of cash is also an option, especially if you’re unsure of what to gift or you’ve don’t have the time. (Image: Shutterstock)

For children, you could also consider gifting a piggy bank. (Image: Shutterstock)

For your (or someone else's) child, you could even start investing in mutual funds through the SIP route. (Image: Shutterstock)