Our story
Why “Upahaar”, and why a Petika
The name
उपहार (Upahaar) means a gift: something offered, not just handed over. We chose it because it carries the feeling we want in every box.
A पेटिका (Petika) is a small box. Ours are meant to stay on a shelf or a desk long after what was inside has been eaten and shared.
The root
Our idea of giving comes from one verse of the Bhagavad Gita:
पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति ।तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः ॥
“A leaf, a flower, a fruit, a little water: offered with a full heart, it is accepted.”
Bhagavad Gita 9.26
What matters is not the size of the offering but the heart behind it. That is what we mean by the gift is in the giving.
We pack every Petika the way we would pack one for our own family: with a little thought, and no show.
Truly handmade
Made by our own hands
Art With Sucha
Our family's handicrafts: painted décor, potlis and diyas. The keepsakes in every Petika are made here, by hand.
Handmade attar
Blended at home by Mom. One small bottle goes into each of our festive and premium boxes.
From our hands to yours
If you'd like to give something with a story, we'd love to hear from you.