Every year it is the same problem. He has never once asked you for anything, so you end up back at sweets and dry fruit, because nothing else feels safe. Here is why a kurta still wins, and how to pick one without guessing.
Why a kurta still wins
Your father wears a kurta on Diwali day anyway, for the puja and for the family photo. Gift him one he actually likes, and he reaches for it instead of the older one at the back of the cupboard. It is a gift that gets used, not kept in the box until it is forgotten.
How to pick his size without asking him directly
Pull out a kurta he already owns and measure it flat: chest, length, shoulder and sleeve. Every product page on our site lists the same four numbers for the actual garment, not a generic size chart, so you can match without a single guess. Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp with his height and his usual shirt size, and someone from the shop floor will tell you.
Colours that work for every father
Navy is the one colour every father who has walked up to our counter in 54 years has agreed on. If he already wears colour with confidence, a bottle green or mauve chikankari set is the next step up, something with a bit more occasion to it.
Safe and classic
Navy Blue Solid Kurta, ₹1,950. Sharp enough for the office Diwali party, right for the puja too.
A step up
Bottle Green Chikankari Kurta Pajama Set, ₹3,499. Rich without being loud.
For a father who likes colour
Mauve Chikankari Kurta Pajama Set, ₹3,499. A dusty, confident colour that does not look like it is trying too hard.
When to order
Diwali is 8 November 2026. Order by 3 November for the rest of India, or 5 November if you are in Delhi NCR, to be safe.
Questions we hear at the counter
What if he does not like the fit?
Walk into either of our Delhi shops within 7 days with the order number, and exchange it for another size on the spot.
Can I gift this without knowing his exact size?
Yes. Compare our size chart against a kurta he already owns, or message us his height and shirt size on WhatsApp.
Does it come as a set?
Yes, kurta and pajama together, in every size.
What if I am buying for my father-in-law instead?
The same rules apply. Navy is still the safest first gift if you do not know him as well yet.
See the full range: Papa Ke Liye, our collection built just for this. Or ask us anything on WhatsApp.