As the festive season of Diwali came round, there was the fragrance of sweet delicacies in the air and sounds of happiness from every house decorated with fairy lights. In the heart of the city, Mumbai, Krish’s enthusiasm was overridden by the festive cheer. Every Diwali there was a cycle of sweet things being exchanged, the house’s exterior got decorated, and — most significantly — the entire family came together. This year, though, while considering his busy months at work, he did not feel as much excitement as in the previous years. What he did not expect was that this Diwali would give him a gift which would not only shock him, but it would also bring him a sense of calm he had somehow lost.

The Present That Awed Him

Krish’s sister, Meera, was always the practical one when it came to buying presents. Sha was devising a plan of what to get her brother so as to not disappoint him. Instead of the traditional sweets and festive wear, she wanted to present something different – something extraordinary. She finally settled on the idea of getting him a Tattva Spa gift card.

Diwali night began with the family sitting together for prayers and exchanging sweets. Meera gave Krish a gift that was elaborately dressed. He opened it with interest. Inside was a sleek card with ornate designs and a note that described the incredible experience he would have at Tattva Spa.

Meera seeing his excitement responded: “So you are a fan of spas? Look, here is a gift card for one.” “This is such a lovely gift from you! I have always wanted to go for a spa day but could never make the time for one,” he said looking at Meera.

Meera chuckled and said: “Yes, I know how difficult it is for you. And that is the reason why I thought it would be a good idea for you to have some stress relief after all the work you did this year.” She went on, “it’s a terrible season to have stress and there are so many things one can do during Diwali.”

The Solemnity of Stress Relief

Diwali came and with it brought a whole new set of activities. One of Krish’s dreams was to have a spa day as outlined in the calendar. As soon as he stepped into Tattva Spa, the warm flickering of candles along with essential oils transported him into another universe. Images of receiving soft massages and pleasant treatment from various spas filled him with longing.

After the Diwali celebrations, Krish thought it was the best time to book an appointment at Tattva Spa. As expected, the online Diwali gift card made the entire booking hassle free. He was excited as he scanned through the services offered. Was it going to be a soothing Swedish massage or an Ayurvedic treatment that healed him inside out? There seemed to be so many options and all the treatments seemed like a treat to the senses.

Soothing Experiences at Tattva Spa

At long last, the day came when Krish had to use the gift card enclosed in the envelope containing the spa gift voucher. Turning up to Tattva Spa, calm and harmony was the first thing he noticed in the staff’s smiles and their calmness. Relaxing tunes were played in the background when he was escorted to the pre-treatment waiting area known as the relaxation lounge that allowed him to calm the nerves before the procedure.

Getting comfortable in the reception room with chairs, Krish had to wait for his room at the center. After staying put, he was finally able to meet a massage therapist. A nice range of treatments had been presented to him to pick what he wanted the most. He chose the most exquisite overall massage that would eliminate stresses and give a feeling of tranquillity.

With the commencement of the massage, Krish could feel his worries start to dissolve. Owing to the practitioner’s proficiency, he easily fell into deep relaxation, his tensions and knots being worked on with such swiftness. It was as he had envisioned and even better – an ideal way to retreat from the encroaching stresses of everyday life, and a welcome relief following the exhausting activity in preparation for Diwali.

Sharing the Experience

After the treatment, Krish stepped out of Tattva Spa in a more peaceful and relaxed state than ever. He felt the need to tell Meera about it. As he accompanied Meera around their parents’ house during the next family get-together, he started to explain, “You have no idea how much I needed this – it was the best gift I could have asked for. I feel like a new person!”

Meera smiled. ‘I’m so glad to hear that! It’s important to take time for yourself, especially at this time of the year. I think it’s also about time the rest of the family had some peace and quiet.’

In the course of the match, Krish had this epiphany that in fact the gift of relaxation could be extended beyond just him. ‘You know, we should think about gifting spa vouchers to our relatives too. It would be a novel way of expressing concern and would prompt everyone to take time off for themselves with all the celebrations going on,’ he proposed.

A Unique Custom For The Diwali Festival

Meera liked the concept and so they sat down to figure out how to make spa gift vouchers a part of their family’s new Diwali tradition. Since most Diwali gifts for family are confined to sweets and clothes, a day at a spa would be a new addition to their celebrations. And the idea of gifting the extended family a day at a spa sounded like a good way to help them relax and experience some wellness that could make them feel good during the festive season.

They made a family group chat where they could all post their ideas on what to buy their family members. “How does everyone feel about giving this Diwali?” Krish messaged. The views were however favorable. The prospect was appealing to a lot of their relatives and so they went on to argue about the spa deals that would best suit them all instead.

This year, the family shifted their attention to health and relaxation experiences as Diwali gifts. Spa days, relaxing treatments, and rejuvenating therapies soon became very popular with their relatives thereby changing the way they gave gifts.

A Diwali Well Spent

Krish was at peace while taking a break after the craziness of the festival as the festivities of Diwali came to a close. This celebration had not only given him moments to cherish and be with the family but had fostered the idea of how important self-care is. The Tattva Spa gift card made for him was a lovely gift and it also changed how they regarded Diwali gift for relatives and family in the house.

And in this day and age, with everyone so busy with their own lives, a chance to sit back and unwind is so hard to come by. The perception of spa sessions as Diwali gift for husband or for the family or even distant relatives tugged every Indian heart this Diwali so that health and wellness had been celebrated together with the lights. It was a new way to celebrate Diwali.

He is definitely looking forward to having more spa days in the future and now believes that gifts should not be exchanged during Diwali but should be shared with loved ones and friends instead. This year, he is happy that everyone, including him, was able to embrace this fantastic new tradition.

This year, the family with their diyas and well wishes celebrated light over darkness and the start of something new – the gift of one spa voucher at a time.