If you have been invited to be a part of Griha Pravesh or housewarming ceremony, a great deal of care must be taken to pick the right gift. Even if unintentional, a wrong choice of gifts may not only prove to be bad for the new homeowners, it can also bring bad blood between you and them. Keeping in this mind, we provide you with a Vastu and Feng Shui-approved list of gifting items that are never to be given as a housewarming gift.
Empty wallet
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: Any gifting item that even remotely signifies emptiness is a big no in the principles of Vastu as well as Feng Shui.
Empty kitchen containers
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: As mentioned earlier, an empty container is a signifier of emptiness.
Wall clock
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: In Feng shui tradition, clocks indicate time running out.
Set of kitchen knives
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: Objects with sharp edges can bring bad luck to the recipient, according to Vastu and Feng Shui.
Thorny house plants
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: You want to wish the new homeowners harmony and good luck. As a gifting item, thorny plants signify something quite the contrary.
Miniature house plants
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: Miniature plants signify restricted growth and hence considered an inappropriate gift according to Vastu.
Artificial flowers
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: Unlike fresh flowers which denote life, growth and energy, artificial flowers are careers of bad energy.
Gifts in black colour
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: Neither Vastu nor Feng Shui recommend using this as the colour of choice when picking gifts because black signifies death and mourning.
Paintings showcasing pain and violence
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: You want to send across happy vibes. No matter how artistically superior they are, paintings depicting pain and violence are a strict non-no according to Vastu as well as Feng Shui.
Aquarium
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Why is it a bad choice as a gift: According to Vastu, gifting items with water signifies you passing on your luck to the receiver.
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An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
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