The festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon of holy month Shravana. This year the occasion of rakhi falls in the month of AugustRakha Bandhan not only celebrates the awesome bonds of brothers and sisters but also values their strong relationships. It crafts a feeling of love, loyalty, unity, and faith between both, however far they are from each other. The bond between brothers and sisters is beautifully cherished.

On this special day, the sister does aarti of her brother and puts tilak and rice on his forehead in order that God showers his blessings. Then she ties the sacred rakhi thread on her brother’s wrist, and at the same time brother promise to protect her from all difficulties. Even though brother and sister might not be staying near, but still her prayers and wishes mean a lot to her brother. Siblings exchange gifts and enjoy the day with enthusiasm.

Mentioned here are 10 unique ways you would like to celebrate your Raksha Bandhan!

1# Select Rakhi which adorns your bro’s wrist: Sisters can pick the best rakhi from huge variations of rakhi designs that suits their brother’s personality. Select the most appealing one that would look superb on your bro’s wrist! They can buy rakhis like simple colorful threads, or Swastika rakhis, or Ganesha rakhis, or designer classy rakhis. If the brother is a small kid, then she can buy superhero or cartoon rakhis that would attract him like crazy.

In Gujarat, brothers tie threads on their sisters’ wrist, and vice-a-versa. In Rajasthan, younger brothers tie rakhis on their bhabhi’s wrist.

2# Rakhi Thali hampers: After deciding on rakhi, she can choose a nicely designed pooja thali consisting of a pretty rakhi, roli-chawal, some sweets, and a nice gift. A sister takes this thali to her brother and performs the rakhi ritual. When she ties the rakhi on his wrist, it signifies that his brother should always prosper in his life, and may his every day be filled with happiness and best wishes forever!

3# Rakhi Sweets hamper: Rakhi occasion is not complete without sweets; so the sister picks from huge ranges of sweets that her brother likes to have. Sweets hampers from sister’s side are always welcome for brothers on Raksha Bandhan. Sisters can even send a dry sweet hamper to brothers staying in India or abroad.

4# Rakhi hampers with chocolates/dry-fruits: Sisters can also gift their brothers with chocolate boxes or dry-fruits, instead of sweets. They may not always like sweets; so sisters can choose different varieties of dry-fruit boxes, or brownie chocolates.

5# Send Rakhi Gifts to your brothers staying abroad: It doesn’t matter of siblings are staying abroad. If your brother is staying abroad and not able to come to India, then the sister can plan and send rakhi gift hampers much in advance, giving him a huge surprise. You can select super-designed Rakhis, Thali hampers, dry-fruit hamper, dry sweets hamper, chocolate hamper, or any other unbreakable hamper. She can either courier, speed-post, or send rakhi presents online!

6# Rakhi gift presented online: It’s always an impressive treat for brother sibling when they receive some sweet Rakhi gifts with goodies from their sisters. As the online gifts are much in demand, she can shop online that may cover Fancy Rakhi Gift, Rakhi with Sweets, Hamper of fruit and nut chocolates, Rakhi with a chocolate combo, Rakhi along with flower bouquet and brown chocolates, Rakhi with Cuddly teddy and Chocolate Hampers, etc.

The rakhi gifts are safely delivered at brother’s address just before the rakhi day or on the rakhi day itself when payment is done online. Anywhere the brother stays, whether, in India or abroad, his sister can gift rakhi presents online.

7# Wish Rakhi on Instagram/Facebook/WhatsApp: As most have become techno-savvy, it has become very easier where sisters post the brilliant rakhi cards with “Happy Raksha Bandhan” wishes for their brothers on Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp on the Raksha Bandhan occasion.

8# Rakhi Special Dish Recipes: Rakhi being the auspicious festival, sisters can surely plan out for delicious recipes that they can make on Rakhi day for their dear brothers. The list of Rakhi recipes includes ‘Banana Cutlets, Vegetable Pancakes, Vermicelli Kheer, Pakoras, Khoya Barfi, Tamarind Rice, Masala Puri, Paneer Rice Fingers, Mushroom Paneer Pulao, and many more.’

The sweet dish can comprise of ‘Jalebis, Rice Kheer, Malpua, Kesar Burfi, Gulab Jamun, Rasgullas, Balushai, etc.’ Sisters can arrange for lunch or dinner preparations at home for their brothers by inviting them on Rakhi.

9# Rakhi Greetings: A sister can make decorative rakhi with ribbons and beads by her hand, or design a beautified laced greeting card with nice writings inside it. She can either send his brother by post or gift him personally. Her brother would be overwhelmed seeing the hand-made rakhi presented by his lovable sister.

10# Send Personalized Gifts: The occasion of Raksha Bandhan can be made even more worthy when sister sends her bro a ‘Designer rakhi with a personalized mug, Rakhi with a personalized card, Flower-shaped rakhi with a wooden-framed puzzle, Elegant beads rakhi with personalized trophy, Rakhi with fiber photo frame, Nicely beaded rakhi with personalized cushion, Pearl Rakhi with a personalized brown frame, Om rakhi with personalized wooden clock, and many more sweet gifts.’

Wishing all the sisters and brothers a joyful Rakhi! Hope brothers and sisters have a gala time together this Rakhi and make their bond sweeter and deeper! Happy Raksha Bandhan! 🙂




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