Rakhi is a very special festival of India that speaks volumes about the
emotional attachment of Indian siblings. It is popularly known as "Raksha
Bandhan", which means the bond of protection. Unique in its concept, Rakhi is
celebrated as a symbol of love and good wishes of a sister, who wishes for her
brother's long life and prosperity on this day. The brother, on the other hand,
promises to keep away all the miseries and harm from his beloved sister. The
market is flooded with a variety of rakhi around this festival, like silken,
golden and silver threads and the ones studded with semi precious stones.
As per tradition, Rakhi gifts are given by brothers to their sister. They bless
their sister after the thread-tying ceremony and give gifts, as a token of their
love and affection. In case of younger brother, an addition is usually there and
they also receive gifts from their sisters. In the modern days, the trend of
Rakshan Bendhan has changed and it is seen that the sisters gift something in
return to the younger as well as elder brothers, probably due to the increasing
distances and fewer encounters between siblings. Rakhi gifts serve as a token of
love and affection that the two share.
Some ideal gifts on the occasion of Rakhi are sweets, dry fruits and clothes.
These days, wrist watches and jeweled rakhis are gifted, as long lasting
remembrance of the sister. Sweets and chocolates have always been a part of the
festival and considered to be the perfect gift option. Dry fruits are a suitable
choice as well and are more favored as Rakhi gifts. The list does not end here
and things like pen sets, shirts, tie, jeweled tie pins, flowers & cakes, silk
saris and diamond accessories makes other some more Rakhi gift options. Go ahead
and gift your brother or sister something that always reminds him/ her of the
special bond between the two of you.
Rakhi Gifts for brothers
The significance of the relationship between a brother and her sister is well
celebrated in the form of the wonderful Indian festival that we call Raksha
Bandhan. Rakhi signifies a bond of protection, as Raksha means 'to protect', and
Bandhan means 'bond'. With time, traditions and customs associated with Rakhi
have changed quite a bit. Earlier, only the brothers used to give gifts to their
loving sisters. However, with the changing times, even the sisters like to send
return gifts to their brother, as a token of their love. In fact, on the
occasion of Rakhi, one can see sisters occupied in shopping for their dear
brother.
Rakhi Gifts for sisters
Raksha Bandhan is a festival with an age old tradition of presenting gifts to
sisters. The gift can range from apparels to sweets to chocolates. Sisters are
very sensitive and they love to get presents from their brothers. They do not
care for the cost of the present. For them, even a single rose, if give it with
a smile, is much better than the most precious piece of jewelry. For them, it is
the thought that matter more than the price. When you are picking Rakhi gifts
for your sister, it is always best to keep her personality and choice in mind. |
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