By Neha Mewari | Aug 4, 2025
Don’t give black clothing as gifts. In Indian customs, black is associated with negativity and bad luck.
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Giving a handkerchief as a gift is thought to cause siblings to cry and become emotionally distant from one another.
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Don’t give a wallet that is empty. It represents financial hardship and poverty. Put a coin or note inside at all times.
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Relationships are believed to be broken by sharp objects. Giving them a gift could lead to arguments or miscommunications.
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If given during festivals, mirrors are thought to draw bad luck and negative energy.
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Giving someone a clock as a gift is interpreted as a way to mark the passing of time in relationships or life.
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They represent lifelessness and lack of growth. For positivity, go for fresh flowers instead.
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Pearls are connected to sadness and tears. Don’t give them a gift unless they ask for it.
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Gifts that are used or secondhand convey disdain and may contain negative energy from the previous owner.
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Thorny plants represent suffering and difficulties. Giving them a gift could lead to conflict and trouble.
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