Rakhsha Bandhan Gift From Sister to Brother

Rakhi, also called “rakhsha bandhan”, and is one of the most revered occasion in India. It is also called bond of protection. It is during this event that a sister ties the “thread of love” to her brother, symbolizing life long protection “raksha” and fostering of relationship “bandhan”, signifying that the strong must protect the weak from all that’s evil. Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate this emotional bonding by tying a holy thread around the wrist. This thread, which pulsates with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is also called the ‘bond of devotion’ rnThis ritual is observed on the full moon day of the “Shravan” month, when sisters tie the sacred ‘Rakhi’ string on their brothers' right wrists, and pray for their long, healthy life. A reflection of one of the deepest of human emotions, the occasion of ‘rakhi’ is looked forward to by a brother as much as by his sister. Apart from the ritual of “aarti” and tying the holy thread, gift are generally offered as mark of love. The offering of gifts became a custom around the time when women, unlike in today’s times, were not earning. They would basically be home makers. So a brother, who has pledged to protect his sister for life, offers her money for her own expenditure. Gifting - Sister to brother:rnThere are various types of rakhi’s available. From ordinary to expensive, a sister has a variety of choice depending on her budget. Rakhis are ideally made of silk with gold and silver threads, aesthetically crafted embroidered sequins, and studded with semi precious stones. A sister today can choose from a simple elegant yet reasonably priced rakhi to charm her brother, yet if your budget allows, go ahead and buy the most ostentatious rakhi that is there on the stands. That is not all, if you are a creative artist, go ahead and craft your own rakhi. It will be far better than the one available in the market. Moreover it will make your brother proud. Now with feng shui and vaastu being popular amongst people, there is no harm in becoming a little quirky…get your brother a Feng Shui rakhi !! Feng Shui, also called the "Chinese Vaastu Shastra" has been merged with the tradition of tying silk bands with gold & silver threads and decorated sequins and topped with a dragon or money frog, gold fishes or (if your brother has a large wrist) a laughing Buddha. It is believed that these symbols continue to bring luck even after you remove the rakhi. If your brother is out of country, send his a virtual rakhi or surprise him with a real rakhi threads. There are many websites that help you deliver your thread of love, promising to ship their rakhi’s to brothers anywhere in the world. Shirts and Tees are passé, so apart from rakhi if you want to gift something else than you can gift your brother, a set of branded pen or watch of his liking. Go ahead; the women of digital times know what is best for her brother.