01Raksha Bandhan, also popularly called as Rakhi, celebrates the pious bond between brothers and sisters. It is a famous Hindu festival but is celebrated by people from other religions as well. The sisters tie a holy thread on their brother’s wrist as a mark of love and affection and in return, the brothers promise to protect their sisters and offer them gifts.
This year, Rakhi will fall on August 15 and the auspicious time for the thread ceremony will begin at 5:54 AM and will end at 5:59 PM (12 hours and 5 minutes).
The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan Purnima, also called Rakhi Poornima, Nariyal Poornima and Kajari Poornima in different states and is celebrated by following different rituals. The religious journey of Amarnath Ji also starts with Guru Purnima and ends on the day of Rakhi.
Indian mythology provides many reasons to celebrate this day. For instance, according to one account, as per the Bhavishya Purana, Indra, who is the king of the Devas was advised by Deva Guru Brihaspati to wear a rakhi to protect himself against the demons he was facing while fighting Vritra Asura. It is believed that Sachi Devi tied a Rakhi to Indra.
According to another mythological reference, Rakhi was intended to worship the God of Sea – Varuna. He was given offerings of coconut and ceremonial bathing at waterfronts. Usually, the fishermen make the offerings and therefore the festival is also called Nariyal Purnima.
The lesser-known story is that of Lord Krishna and Draupadi. Once, when Lord Krishna was flying a kite he cut his finger. After seeing this, Draupadi rushed to him and tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it to Krishna’s finger. As he was touched by this gesture he promised to protect Draupadi and kept his promise during the ‘cheer Haran.’
In many states of India, there is a tradition of putting a Bhojali or Bhujari on the top side of the brother’s ear by the sisters which are done for the longevity of the brothers. Among the Brahmins of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Orissa the festival is called Avni Avitam.
The Postal Department of the Government of India also prepares special envelopes to put the rakhis in and to send them to the loved ones.
Give the essence of Raksha Bandhan through unusual Rakhi Gifts for Sister
The charm of Raksha Bandhan can be seen on the faces of sisters who take the responsibility to commemorate the occasion. They start shopping a week before the Rakhi festival to buy some beautiful gifts for their brothers. It is also a special day for brothers when they show their brotherhood by recognizing their pretty sisters. A sister ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother and prays for his longevity and happiness in life. On the other side, brother also promises to protect his dear sister in any hurdles or odds. It is a day for expressing deep feelings which come from the bottom of the heart.
Following are the best gift ideas to make your sister feel the purity of the Rakhi festival.
Assorted Chocolates and Candies:
If you have an idea about your sister’s taste choices in chocolates, then you should delight her with assorted chocolates on this Rakhi festival. You can quickly get homemade candies or chocolate bars in different designs. The best idea is to choose heart-shaped candies and arrange them in a beautiful box. There are many online gift delivery portals from where you can send such delicious rakhi gifts to India. You can even buy personalized chocolates to delight her. Your sister will surely enjoy a sweet gift hamper from your side.
Jewelry Gift for Her:
Being a brother, you have to play some duties towards your dear sister. On this Raksha Bandhan, you can show care for a sister with some precious items for her. A set of her favorite jewelry can be the right choice to win her heart. You can buy jewelry according to your budget. It may be a ring, a bracelet, a pendant, and a pair of earrings, etc. which can be perfect for showing how much you love her from the heart. A jewelry gift will be the ideal choice to mark a memorable occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Gift Indoor Plants:
The gift for your sister should be helpful to bring some happiness in her life. You can go with indoor plants to give her peaceful moments on this memorable occasion. There are varieties of plants which creates a beautiful gesture of love in the relationship. Select some indoor plants of her choice to make her every day special. Don’t forget to add plants in crafted pots to impress your dear sister. She would admire you for providing such a beautiful gift on Raksha Bandhan. The indoor plants will be perfect gifts for your elder sister to show gratitude for her.
Heart Shaped Cake for Her:
A cake is one of the essential desserts to commemorate any occasion. You can also celebrate Raksha Bandhan with a customized cake. If you want to make it more special, then you should order a heart-shaped cake to give her delightful moments of the day. Select the flavors and ingredients of your sister’s choice for the grand celebration. A personalized cake could be one of the best unique Raksha bandhan gifts for sister. Add a personal message on the top of the cake to show how much you love her.
Write A letter for Sister:
A letter writing is one of the traditional ways to convey deep emotions within the relationship. You can also try this ideal approach to pass your feelings for your sister. The best idea is to write something that you want to share with her for a long time. It may be a memorable incident of your childhood memories that you can beautifully brief in the letter. You can even write about her characteristics or qualities which are exceptional in your sister. A letter gift would bring tears of happiness in her eyes.
With all of these unusual rakhi gift ideas, you will be able to give the real essence of celebrating Raksha Bandhan to your loving sister.
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