Rakhi is the bond of protection, which is celebrated to strengthen the relationship between the brother and sister. Rakhi is a sacred thread of love that is embellished with joy and affection of a sister for her brother. Every year, it is held on the full moon night of monsoon month on Shravan Poornima. The Rakshabandhan is pan-Indian culture festival and honoured worldwide. Like the other festivals of India, the celebration of Raksha Bandhan to changes every year, but its rituals, traditions and customs remain the same over the centuries.
Raksha Bandhan 2018, is an occasion of brother-sister love. It’s a festival wherein the sister prays for the safety and happiness of their brother’s. The bond of Rakhi is stronger than any bond, ‘Raksha Bandhan’ means a ‘Knot of Protections’, as it binds the most beautiful relationship in an inseparable bond of love and trust. Sister’s ties the sacred thread of love on brother’s hand and prays for their happy, prosperous, long and healthy life.
“Remembering the strong bond of togetherness shared by you and me. Thanks for being the best protector. Happy Rakshabandhan.”
Brother also takes the pledge to protect sister all the time and keep them cheerful. Sister’s with beautifully decorated Pooja Thali perform Pooja as an impression of care for brothers. The Pooja contains Diya, tikka, rice, Beatle leaves, rakhi thread and adores with sweets. In exchange for this, brother delights their sweet sister with admiring gifts and chocolates. Rakhi is more of a bond of love; it signifies the peaceful existence of harmony in the social life.
Rakhi, the festival of love and gifts
Exchanging gifts with fondness is an integral part of the Rakhi. A gift which a brother sends to sister is accompanied with flower bouquets, boxes of dry fruits & sweets and home decor articles.
Few Sweet gift Ideas for Rakhi:
“Dear brother, even though I am far away from you, but you will always be there in my heart. Happy Raksha Bandhan.”
Chocolates: Who does not like to grab a bite of tempted chocolates? Pamper your sister with sending her a giant basket of delightful chocolates with spa gift vouchers.
A touch of Indian Culture: If your brother or sister is staying abroad and you want to give them something unique that reminds them of Indian culture then along with a beautiful thread of rakhi send majestic handicraft items which adore the beauty of their home or workspace.
Sweets: Gulab Jamun, Kaju Barfi, Besan Ladoo are the best fit for the rakhi occasion. You can also send mouthwatering boxes of sweets with a handwritten message.
Delightful Cake: Cakes are becoming the foremost choice of the young generation as Rakhi gift. Prefer sending a picture cake of you with your sister. She would be delighted to have it.
Hence, these are some of the best RakshaBandhan gift ideas. So, celebrate this brother-sister day with love and encouraging each other.