Little Indian girls in festive lehengas sitting in a row with halwa-puri thalis on Kanjak morning during Navratri
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Kanjak Gift Hamper for Girls: Personalised Name Clips for All Six Kanyas

A Kanjak gift each girl will keep: six pairs of hair clips, each printed with a different child's name, in one hamper. What is inside, which print to pick, order timing and FAQs.

Team Zootii Updated · 6 min read

Ashtami morning. The halwa is on the stove, the chana is done, the puris are waiting. And somewhere between the kitchen and the door, someone asks the question every year brings: what is the Kanjak gift for the girls this time?

Kanjak, or Kanya Pujan, is one of the sweetest mornings of Navratri. Little girls come home, get their feet washed, sit down to a festive plate and leave with a small gift and a lot of blessings.

The food is tradition. The gift is where most of us scramble. This post shows how we pack our Kanjak gift hamper, and why every girl gets her own name on it.

The short answer Give each girl something with her own name on it that she will use the next day. Our Kanjak Hamper is six pairs of hair clips, each pair printed with a different child's name, in one gift box for ₹1,199. That is about ₹200 per girl.

6Different names in one pack
12Hair clips, two per girl
₹1,199For the whole hamper
₹399Free shipping above this

Watch: how we pack a Kanjak hamper

Our latest reel shows the hamper being packed, from the name cards to the box. Tap to play it here.

The Kanjak hamper reel. Watch it on Instagram

The real problem with Kanjak gifts

Most Kanjak gifts are bought in bulk, the night before, from whatever the local shop has in sixes. A steel bowl. A bangle box. A packet of stationery.

They are kind gestures. But by the next week they have blended into every other identical thing in the house.

"A gift" versus "my gift"

Little girls notice the difference. A child who sees her own name on something holds on to it. She wears it to school, shows her friends and asks for it to be put away safely.

The smallest surprises bring the biggest smiles, when the surprise has her name on it.

So the question we asked was simple. How do you give six girls six gifts that each feel made only for her, without losing your whole Saptami night to it?

What is inside the Kanjak gift hamper

Each Kanjak Hamper is a pack of six sets. Every set is a pair of hair clips, and every pair is printed with one child's name.

Six names, not six of the same

You type all six names at checkout, one box per set. Each name is printed exactly as you type it, up to 8 characters.

What arrives in the box

  • 12 hair clips in six pairs. Both clips in a pair carry the same name.
  • 6 printed display cards. Each pair comes on its own card, ready to hand over with the prasad.
  • 1 printed gift box. All six sets arrive together, so nothing gets lost before the pooja.

Swipe to see the real packs and prints.

Tip: Hair clips are a gift she will actually use. They go into the school bag and get worn the next day, which is the whole point.

Which Kanjak hamper print to pick

Prices checked on our store on 13 October 2026. Every print has the same contents.

Print Feel Price
Candy Stripes Pink and lilac, the one from the reel ₹1,199
Stripe Green Fresh green and purple ₹1,199
Stripe Blue Blue and pink stripes ₹1,199
Polka Blue Playful dots ₹1,199
Polka Green Purple Bright dots ₹1,199
Circles Soft pastels ₹1,199
Breakfast Fun food prints ₹1,199

See every print together in the Kanjak collection.

Gifting just one girl?

For a niece or your own daughter, the Rainbow Diva Hamper Box (₹799) is the single-child version of the same idea: 2 clips, 1 shape tag and 1 bag charm.

When to order your Kanjak hamper

Every name is printed after you order. Our shipping policy says personalised orders are processed and delivered in 8 to 12 working days across India.

If your Kanjak is only days away, message us on WhatsApp at +91 87796 54469 before you order, so we can tell you honestly whether it will reach you in time. Orders above ₹399 ship free.

Tip: Missed this Navratri? The same pack works for a birthday with six girls, a Diwali card party or a cousins' get-together on Bhai Dooj.

Three tips for a calmer Kanjak morning

1. Collect names a few days early

Message the mothers in your building group and ask for the spelling each child likes. "Anaya" and "Ananya" are different girls, and the one who gets her spelling right will remember it.

2. Keep one spare plan

Kanjak attendance changes on the day. Girls arrive with an older sister or a cousin. Many families keep a second pack ready.

3. Let her open it at your place

The moment she reads her own name is the best part of the morning. Don't let it happen in the lift on the way home.

More festive gift ideas

Want ideas from other parents before the next festival? Join our parents community on WhatsApp, or come chat with the Fussy Moms Club.

Happy Navratri. May every little Kanya leave your home with a full plate and her own name in her hair.

Frequently asked questions

How many names can I add to one Kanjak Hamper?

Six. Each hamper has six sets, and you type one name per set at checkout.

How long can each name be?

Up to 8 characters per name. For longer names, a short pet name or the first part of the name works well.

Can I repeat a name or use fewer than six?

Yes. Repeat a name if two sets are going to the same child, or use the spare boxes for cousins. The pack price stays the same.

How long does delivery take?

Personalised orders are processed and delivered in 8 to 12 working days across India. Shipping is free on orders above ₹399.

Is the Kanjak Hamper only for Navratri?

No. It works as a birthday return gift for six girls, or for a cousins' get-together on Diwali or Bhai Dooj.

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Written by Team Zootii

We are the parents and makers behind Zootii in Mumbai. We write about what we test with our own kids: school labels, gifting and everyday hacks.

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