Rakhi Gifting – Meaning Over the Years

Not so long ago, Rakhi meant bonding over long standing rituals and traditions. It also represented the everlasting love and respect which was the basis of relationships in India. Somewhere along the way though, the Rakhi tying ceremony was followed by giving of return gifts in the form of money or other gifts desired by the sister and brother (if younger).

In the recent times, Rakhii means showing how much you love, care and remember your brother and sister by sending Rakhi gifts from one part of the world to the other. This change is the by product of increasing distances among families and the world becoming smaller with the advent of technological and logistical advances.

Rakhi Day Celebrations

Tying The Rakhi Thread
On this auspicious day sisters tie the holy thread called a Rakhi, which is a bond of protection, on brother’s right wrist. The Rakhi signifies the promise that the brother will protect his sister from all harm and a prayer from the sister to protect her brother from evil. Although, this ritual is primarily understood to take place between brothers and sisters, but is not limited to this relationship only. It is basically a vow taken to protect and preserve and can involve non-blood relationships like a mother and child, friends and even wife and husband. In fact in several parts of India, especially Rajasthan, sisters tie Lumba Rakhi on the wrist of their brother's wife or bhabhi. This special tradition of nanad tying Rakhi on her sister-in-law's wrist is said to sweeten the bond of love between them.

On a Rakhi Day
Any Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi celebration comprises of many rituals practiced by members of a family, especially brothers and sisters. The day begins with the sister and brother taking a bath and wearing brand new clothes. The sister then prepares the Rakhi thali or Pooja thali. This thali has has rice and haldi (turmeric) for performing the ceremony of tilak (wherein sisters use the third finger of the right hand to mark her brother's forehead with the paste and rice), a diya or a tealight candle for the aarti or prayer, sweets as an offering and the Rakhi. Once ready with the thali the sister will apply the tilak to her brother’s forehead, recite prayers while tying the Rakhi around his wrist and then offer him the sweets.

Send Rakhi Gifts to India & Worldwide

Rakhi is a bundle of lovable moments and a day to cherish the eternal bonding of love & affection with your sibling. To give a remarkable note to the Rakshabandhan, sisters and brothers in throughout the world look for a beautiful gift to present their dear ones, wrapped with their sentiments and lots of emotions.

Rakhi Shopping
Rakhi is the pious occasion on which boys and girls of all age explore the markets and shop beautiful gifts for their siblings. Shopping marts already start celebrating the day with heavily decorating look and style. Where sisters search for most beautiful rakhis for their dearest brothers, on the other hand brothers checkout markets, jewelry shops to purchase beautiful apparels, stunning jewelry etc. for their dear sisters. The sweet shops are ready with their delicious sweets, which form an integral part of the celebrations.

Rakhi Gift Ideas for Sisters

Ladies are tend to be more choosy but that doesn't means that brothers should shell out all their bucks in purchasing gift for their sweet sisters. The value of gift is not decided by the number of zeros added in its cost price but by the affection and sentiments attached to it. So, all dear bhaiya get ready to showcase your love by presenting Perfumes, Apparels, Designer Purses accompanied with Fresh Flowers.

Rakhi Gift Ideas for Brothers

Going by the choice of your dear brothers, sisters can opt for cool Shirts, Watches, pens and deodorants. You can add sweetness to the day with delicious Chocolates, Mithai or Dry Fruits. Now a days, the simple thread Rakhi has been transited into gold and silver. Enjoy the eternal bonding with brothers by gifting Rakhi with Puja Thali and treasure the day for lifetime. Married brothers can be gifted with decorative items like Paintings, Show Pieces and Idols & Sculptures.