There are many reasons why one looks forward to Diwali. A holiday during the week and of course, all the gifts we get to give and receive. And to make things simpler, DNA rounds up the plethora of gift options available in the city. Shopping for gifts can be fun, too!

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Keyword InnovationWhen it comes to Diwali gifts, corporate companies today have started thinking beyond mithai boxes and dry fruits. Innovation has become the keyword for gifts too.

So, products related to personal grooming, international cuisine, small appliances and gadgets are becoming popular options.

Many options

From dry fruit packs to ethnic wear, lanterns to electronics, at HyperCITY, the options available for corporate gifts are wide-ranging as well as economical. From games starting from Rs199 to sports gear (Rs4,999 onwards) you do have quite a lot to choose from. At: Royal Meenakshi Mall, Lower ground floor, Bannerghatta Road; Embassy Paragon,Near Kundalahalli Gate, ITPL Road, Near Brookefields

Home sweet homeGifts to evoke the senses, IRIS Home fragrances have come out with perfect gift packages for Diwali.  Incense sticks, incense cones, diya candles, floating candles  and fragrant sachets,  available in a wide range of fragrances like lemongrass, rose, orange, the gift packages have all you need to leave the homes smelling divine. From Rs85 to Rs650, its all about choices!At @home, Reliance Time Out, Crossword, Land Mark, Mother Earth, Total Mall, Bangalore Central, Lifestyle

Go the healthy wayEvery gift tastes like celebration, claims Brown Tree, the health food concept store. This Diwali, the store has launched healthy dry fruit baskets, that can be customised as per demand.

Careful thought has gone into designing gift boxes too. Exotic palm Leaf, rangoli minakari, golden peacock and brocade are some of the themes.

Well, with healthy nuts packed into beautiful boxes, this is a gift that promises to be a treat every which way.

Joy of lightsVarna’s Deepothsav promises to be a true celebration of diyas, in all their daintiness. Antique terracota diyas, arch diyas, Ganesha and Lakshmi diyas, floating candles, corner stands, brass diyas, pillar diyas, colourful candles, wax diyas, floating lamps along with other artefacts, enjoy the sheer variety and pick up diyas for everyone you know! The exhibition is on till October 27 from 11am to 8pm. At 97/3, East Park Road, 9th Cross, Next to Post Office, Malleshwaram

Limited EditionJim Beam might just have the gift that you’ve been looking for this Diwali. This Diwali, Jim Beam offers its consumers, a limited edition guitar shaped bag on purchase of two bottles of Jim Beam White or one bottle of Jim Beam Black. The limited edition bag is custom designed keeping up with the promise of delivering the best to its consumers. Avail this limited edition offer across leading outlets in the city.

Chocolates are just as sweetEveryone loves a chocolate. Score brownie points by getting your colleagues chocolates from Bliss. Pick from their assorted range of chocolates that include flavours like Praline passion, Chilly, Raspberry, Bailey’s, Rum truffle and more. At Bliss Chocolate Lounge, Mantri Mall, Malleshwaram; Forum Value Mall, Whitefield;  UB City