Festivals are the source of great joy and happiness in the society
. They give us a reason to stay associated with our societies and teach us a lesson to live together. India has one of the oldest civilizations on earth and so are its festivals and traditions which are deeply rooted in the social values here. There are more festivals celebrated in India than number of days in a year here. Raksha Bandhan is one of the most significant festivals here which is celebrated throughout India regardless of caste, religion and racial differences. The festival has many references in Indian mythologies and history which proves its existence from the time of Lord Krishna.
As a ritual, the festival is celebrated on the day of full-moon-night during August every year. Sisters tie Rakhi thread on brothers right-hand wrist and offer sweets. Brothers then return some suitable gifts. The festival inspires well wishes for each other and strengthens the relations of brothers and sisters. Raksha Bandhan means bond of protection which brother commits to their sisters.
Currently festival is celebrated with traditional way of performing rituals but has been added many new features which enhances its joy very much. For example gift exchange has been a good and exciting trend which doubles the joy of the event. Sisters buy gifts for brothers and brothers get them what they like most. Sisters, if they are living abroad send Rakhi gifts to India for brothers and Brothers, if they are not in India at the moment, also send return Rakhi gifts to India for sisters. There are many online gift stores that make the things easy for all these NRIs. The other Rakhi items include complete Rakhi Thalis and Rakhi Gift hampers with multiple choices. For example special chocolate hampers on Rakhi are the best thing that children would love to receive. Rakhi with chocolates is the most pleasing thing for kids. So if you are wondering what can be a perfect gift for your little brother, send him a chocolate hamper on Rakhi and you will be the worlds best sister, for sure.