Why do Indians give gifts in odd numbers?

When you give a monetary present to anyone – a donation to a temple, or a wedding gift – you will always add an extra rupee to the sum. One explanation was that it made the sum an odd number, and therefore indivisible, a better omen for a good marriage.

Why do people Gift 101 dollars?

The concept of giving One extra Rupee initially started in marriage ceremonies because the first social celebrations included only marriages. Other poojas and rituals were done in social events which didn’t include gifting of money. So, the concept of gifting money started from marriages.

Why do we add 1 rupee sum to a gift?

That one rupee is debt The extra one rupee coin is considered as debt. So, the receiver will come up again to return, and both the giver and receiver meet again and again for which their bond gets stronger. That is the reason we see people gift money in the denominations like Rs 51, Rs 101 or Rs 501 etc.

What is the gift giving custom in India?

Officially the Republic of India. If you are invited to a Indian’s home, the Indian gift giving custom is to bring the host/hostess a small gift of chocolates or flowers. Do not wrap gifts in white or black colors, which are considered unlucky colors. Instead use bright colors such as green, red, yellow.

Why do people give cash in numbers?

This is the motive that the cash is gifted in numbers such as 51, 101 etc. Elders say that invest that one rupee in doing good deeds, charity or for a great purpose to increase in either cash or kind or karma. Giving an extra coin is seen as a silent wish for the receiver to have more in his/her life.

What are some odd numbers for gifts or donations?

Gifts or donations are always in odd numbers i.e 11, 51, 101 or 1001 and so on. Even the number of incense sticks in a pack is odd! I remember asking this question to my father as a child.

Why are cash gifts in the form of shaguns given as odd numbers?

Cash gifts in the form of ‘Shaguns’ are given as odd number because it symbolises the indivisible bond that the newly wed couple has now established. Odd sum of money is given (101,501,1001 etc) to symbolically tell the couple that their resources and expenses are shared, indivisible and common from now on.