10 Father’s Day Gifts for Indian Dads

The tradition of celebrating Father’s Day arose in the USA. This day was founded in Spokane, Washington, in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora was inspired to do it after hearing of Anna Jarvis, who founded Mother’s Day to honor her mother. Sonora’s father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran from Arkansas. He brought up six children as a single parent - no mean feat!. Sonora wanted to observe Father’s Day on June 5, which was her father’s birthday, but eventually, it was moved to the third Sunday of June. Since then, the third Sunday in June has been observed as Father’s Day.

Father’s Day is celebrated in India and many other countries. Love and respect for parents and the need to honor them in life and death are universal emotions, after all. Indian culture venerates parents and equates them to God. The role of a father in a family is very important. Traditionally, he is the main breadwinner even in the modern age, where mothers also work and contribute to the family income. But it is mothers who dominate the emotional landscape of children all over the world. Mothers have a special relationship with children as they carry them in their wombs for 9 months, and even after the child is born, they are the primary caregivers. Fathers, in general, are not perceived to be emotionally close to their children. They are distant figures who hover in the background most of the time, except when they are called upon to discipline a pesky child when the mother is unable to do it. The fact is, men are socially and culturally conditioned not to express emotion. So while the child feels much affection towards the mother, it feels mostly awe and respect for the father.

But things have changed a lot now. There are many hands-on fathers who take paternity leave to take care of their babies. There are also stay-at-home fathers who prefer to set aside their ambitions to enjoy the experience of fatherhood more fully. Fathers are no longer afraid to express emotions like love and affection. They want to play a bigger and more intimate role in their child’s life. The father-child relationship has evolved with the times, and today more children have a close emotional connect with their fathers. So Fathers Day has become a major celebration, just like Mother’s Day in most parts of the world.

In India, too, Father’s Day is celebrated with gusto. People buy gifts for their fathers and spend time with them to show how much they mean to them. If you are planning to buy a gift for your Dad, you can choose something that is associated with Indian culture or something useful that is ideal for any culture. Here are some options to help you to decide what gift to give to your Dad. He will love any one of these for sure.

Spiritual gifts

Gift your father Divine blessings for good health, wealth, happiness, and wellness through your choice of grand and personalized Fire Labs, powerful mantra writing, Nadi Astrology, Vedic Astrology consultations, and yearlong programs.

An elegant kurta

Get an elegant silk kurta. A kurta is very comfortable to wear and is ideal for special occasions. It will make him the cynosure of all eyes at a party.

Apple watch

An Apple watch will be a stylish accessory for him. He will love its sleek and sophisticated looks, too.

Brass Nandi

This gift not only looks beautiful, it also creates positive energy for good health, happiness, and prosperity. It is completely handmade.

Sandwich maker

This sandwich maker is a marvel! He can cook eggs, meat, and toast simultaneously. It is very easy to use.

Grilling set

This new grilling set is for those Dads who like to grill. It has everything that is required to make a delicious meal!

Coffee mug

If your Dad loves coffee, a quirky coffee mug is just the thing for him. Make sure it has some inspiring or mood-elevating, or funny message on it. Even if he prefers tea, he can still use the mug.

Vintage compass

This vintage compass makes an excellent gift for your Dad. It will definitely occupy pride of place on his mantelpiece.

Portable fridge

With this portable fridge, your dad will always have a cold drink ready when he wants it. You can fill it with a can of water or his favorite drink.

Echo dot

This is a perfect gift for your dear Dad! This voice-controlled speaker will enable him to listen to his favorite music, get weather reports, or even ask random questions.

Polarized sunglasses

Your Dad will look really cool in these sunglasses. They are lightweight and can be used any time of the year.

Father’s Day 2021 is on June 20, a Sunday.