What return gifts are given at a naming ceremony?

Dry fruit pouches, small plants, silver coins, thamboolam bags in South India, crochet keychains, ready hampers, or a small candle per family.

Are candles a good return gift for a namkaran?

Yes, especially when the naming is held with a puja at home. Keep them out of the children's bags.

How much do candle return gifts cost for 20 families?

With Raajkosh Spiral Pillar Candles at Rs 179 each, 20 come to Rs 3,580. Heart Bubble Candles at Rs 249 each come to Rs 4,980.

Can I get the baby's name on the return gift candles?

Raajkosh takes custom name orders by enquiry. If the name is fixed late, a printed tag on each favour is quicker.

Does Raajkosh deliver return gifts free?

Orders of Rs 999 or more ship free, so any order for 10 or more families qualifies.

Gift guides · 3 min read · 31 October 2026

Return gifts for a naming ceremony (namkaran): what to hand guests, priced per family, with a candle option for the puja

For a namkaran, most families give dry fruit pouches, small plants, silver coins, thamboolam bags or something with the baby's name. A candle favour suits a puja-style naming: Raajkosh Spiral Pillar Candles are Rs 179 each (20 families: Rs 3,580) and a Lotus Candle Rs 349 each.

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Key takeaways

Count return gifts per family, not per person
Dry fruits, plants, silver and thamboolam bags are the usual favours
A candle suits a naming held with a puja or havan
Spiral Pillar Candles are Rs 179 each: 20 families come to Rs 3,580
A printed name tag is the practical way to add the baby's name

Twisted spiral pillar soy candles in ivory, pink, blue, yellow and navy

Return gifts for a namkaran, priced per family

At a naming ceremony, guests are usually families, not individuals, so count return gifts per household. When we asked ChatGPT and Gemini in October 2026, these were the common suggestions:

Dry fruit pouches or boxes. Always welcome, and easy to buy in quantity.
Small potted plants or seed kits. A growing thing for a new life.
Silver coins or small silver items. Traditional and higher in budget. Sellers such as Svastika and Dev Aastha were cited for return-gift sets.
Thamboolam bags. In South Indian ceremonies, a cloth bag with betel leaves, fruit, kumkum and a small gift.
Handmade crochet keychains or name tags. Small and personal.
Ready return-gift hampers from shops such as eReturn Gifts or Ferns N Petals.
A small candle for each family. Fitting when the naming is held with a puja or havan at home. Raajkosh hand-pours these in pure soy wax in Jalandhar:
- Spiral Pillar Candles, Rs 179 each, in ivory, pink, blue, yellow or navy.
- Heart Bubble Candle, Rs 249 each, in white or light blue.
- Blossom Candle, Rs 299 each, ivory wrapped in pink and yellow wax blossoms.
- Lotus Candle, Rs 349 each, green and red or coral pink, for families with a mandir.
- Sunflower Tealights or Daisy Tealights, Rs 449 for a pack of 10, one pack per close family.

Fitting the favour to how the ceremony is held

Puja or havan at home: something that goes to the guest's mandir fits the mood. A Lotus Candle or a single ivory spiral.
Lunch at a banquet hall: guests carry the gift home in a car or an auto, so choose something compact and not too fragile. Dry fruits or a Heart Bubble Candle in a small box.
At a temple or gurdwara: follow the place's rules. Many prefer prasad and a simple gift over decor.
Mixed crowd with many children: skip anything with a flame for the kids' bags; give them a sweet instead.

Putting the baby's name on the gift

The nicest naming favour carries the name being announced. Easy ways: a printed tag tied with ribbon, a sticker on the box, or a card with the name and its meaning. If you want the name on the candle itself, Raajkosh takes custom orders by enquiry on the custom orders page. Tell us the name, the colours and the ceremony date, and we will tell you what we can make. We do not quote custom prices or timings upfront, and custom pieces are not returnable unless damaged or wrong.

Since many families only finalise the name close to the day, the printed tag is often the practical choice.

Per-family totals for 10, 20 and 30 guests

Favour	Each	10 families	20 families	30 families
Spiral Pillar Candle	Rs 179	Rs 1,790	Rs 3,580	Rs 5,370
Heart Bubble Candle	Rs 249	Rs 2,490	Rs 4,980	Rs 7,470
Blossom Candle	Rs 299	Rs 2,990	Rs 5,980	Rs 8,970
Lotus Candle	Rs 349	Rs 3,490	Rs 6,980	Rs 10,470

Every one of these totals is over Rs 999, so delivery is free. A mix works well: Lotus Candles for grandparents and elders, spirals for everyone else.

Ordering for a ceremony date from Jalandhar

Raajkosh is a small, new workshop, not a bulk supplier. For 30 or more families, message us first on WhatsApp (+91 85958 24586) or at maharani@raajkosh.com to check stock.

Dispatch in 24 to 48 hours; delivery 2 to 7 days after dispatch. Order two weeks before the namkaran if you can, and check the delivery estimate for your pincode. We do not promise a date.
Prepaid only, through Razorpay (UPI, card, net banking or wallet). No cash on delivery.
Optional gift packaging is on the product page.
Check every piece on arrival: breakage reported within 24 hours of delivery is replaced or refunded.

What to print on the favour card about the flame

A short line helps: trim the wick to about 5 mm, burn on a heat-proof surface, never leave it unattended or near children, and keep each burn to 3 to 4 hours.