Makar Sankranti Gifting with Meaning: Sweet Scents & Sweet Starts

Why Makar Sankranti Deserves a Fresh Kind of Gifting

Makar Sankranti marks the first major festival of the year—a celebration of sun, harvest, and hope. As the sun moves into Capricorn, we step into longer days and lighter energy. Traditionally, we gift tilgul and sweets, but in 2025, why not gift something that speaks to both tradition and intention?

Think: sweet scents, warm rituals, and meaningful self-care.

What Makes a Makar Sankranti Gift Meaningful?

• Symbolism – Gifts that represent light, warmth, and new beginnings

• Sustainability – Low-waste, cruelty-free options that respect the planet

• Wellness-Forward – Rituals that restore body and spirit after the festive rush

Sweet Starts: Scents That Say “Shubh Aarambh”

Just like tilgul carries a wish for sweetness in speech, Melted’s signature scents offer a sensory blessing for the year ahead.

• Rose & Sandalwood Candle

Elegant and heart-opening. Perfect for sacred spaces or peaceful evenings.

• Orange & Clove Soy Candle

Citrusy brightness with a hint of spice—symbolizing the sun and joy.

• Marigold & Frankincense Candle

A nod to Indian rituals. Deeply spiritual and grounding.

Tip: Light your Sankranti gift before sunrise to align with the festival’s solar energy.

Pair with Purpose: Crystals for New Beginnings

Add a crystal to your gift to make it even more intentional.

• Citrine: For abundance and fresh energy

• Rose Quartz: For love, gentleness, and harmony

• Clear Quartz: For clarity, focus, and amplifying intentions

Add one to any Melted hamper or tuck it inside a gift box of sweets!

Our Pick: The “Sweet Start” Gifting Hamper

Designed just for Sankranti, this hamper includes:

• 1 Soy Wax Candle in a festive scent

• 1 Small Foot Soak or Bath Salt

• 1 Citrine or Rose Quartz Crystal

• Customisable tag: “Wishing you warmth, light, and sweet new starts.”

Fully recyclable packaging. Ships pan-India.

Who’s It For?

• Gifting to neighbours or extended family instead of mithai? This works.

• Want to thank your work team with something sustainable and seasonal? Done.

• Celebrating with your mom, sister, or best friend? Add a rose quartz and make it heartfelt.

Final Word: Soothe the Season, Start with Scent

As you exchange tilgul with the words “Tilgul ghya, god god bola” (Take the sweet and speak sweetly), consider pairing that gesture with something that lasts beyond the moment—a scent that lingers, a ritual that soothes, and a gift that starts the year with meaning.

Love & Light,

Melted!