Shagun amount calculator
How much shagun to give, and how much cash to withdraw for all your Diwali and wedding envelopes. Free, works on your phone, nothing to sign up for.
1. How much shagun should I give?
Typical North and West Indian practice, collected from common family custom. Shagun ends in 1 (₹101, ₹501, ₹1,101) because the extra rupee means the blessing keeps growing. Your family's custom always wins.
2. Diwali and wedding cash planner
Add each group of people, how many envelopes and how much in each. We work out the total and the notes to withdraw.
| Who | Envelopes | ₹ each |
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Banks and ATMs mostly give ₹500 notes. Ask the branch for ₹100 and ₹10 bundles a week ahead of Diwali, and keep ₹1 coins aside early: they run short in the festive week.
Common shagun amounts
- ₹101 / ₹201: children, staff, colleagues, small occasions.
- ₹501 / ₹1,100: relatives and friends at weddings, Diwali and Bhai Dooj.
- ₹2,100 / ₹5,100: close family at weddings and big milestones.
- ₹11,000 and up: own children and siblings at their wedding.
Questions
Why does shagun end in 1?
The extra ₹1 makes the amount indivisible, so the blessing never ends in zero. It also marks the start of a new cycle of giving. A ₹1 coin on top of notes is the most common way to add it.
Should shagun go in an envelope?
Yes. Cash in an envelope with your name on it is easier for the family to note down and thank you for later, which matters at weddings where hundreds of envelopes arrive.
Can I give shagun by UPI?
Many families now accept it, especially from relatives abroad. For elders and ceremonies, cash in an envelope is still expected.