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Bhaji vs. Return Gifts – What’s the Real Wedding Tradition?

29 Jun 2025

🎁 What Is Bhaji?

Bhaji is a traditional North Indian wedding gift — a box of sweets, namkeen, dry fruits, and sometimes even clothes or money, given during or before the wedding by the host family to relatives and close guests.

It’s more than just a gift — it’s an expression of:

At Loknath Sweets, we’ve been packing Bhaji Boxes since 1952 — and for many families, a wedding isn’t complete without them.


🎊 What Is a Return Gift?

Return gifts are given after the wedding ceremony to thank guests for attending. These are usually:

They’re thoughtful, but they don’t carry the emotional and cultural weight that Bhaji does.


🪔 So… Bhaji vs. Return Gift — What’s the Difference?

Feature Bhaji Return Gift
When it's given Before or during the wedding After the event
What it contains Mithai, namkeen, dry fruits, gifts Decor, souvenirs, utility items
Purpose To show love, blessing, respect To thank guests for attending
Cultural value Deep-rooted North Indian tradition Modern courtesy gesture
Emotional impact High – feels personal & thoughtful Polite – but less emotional

💛 Why Loknath Bhaji Is a Better Choice Than Any Return Gift

No guest forgets a box of perfectly packed Milk Cake, Ladoo, and Namakpara with your wedding card on top. A candle stand won’t have the same magic.

📦 Plan Your Bhaji Boxes Today

From budget-friendly Bhaji to royal velvet boxes, we help you craft wedding gifting that makes your love visible — and edible.

📞 Call us: 9717800020
🌐 Order at: loknathsweets.com
📍 Visit us in Ghaziabad for in-person selection.