| Rakhi or "Raksha Bandhan" is a combination of | | | | Kurtas or other apparels. |
| two words, "Raksha" meaning protection and | | | | Rakhi Shopping |
| "Bandhan" meaning bond. So it signifies the bond | | | | A few days before the arrival of Rakhi, sisters go |
| of protection. The protection is not limited to | | | | to the market looking for Rakhi and sweets. |
| physical protection but spiritual protection as well | | | | These days, most of the gifts are available online |
| against all evils. | | | | and a lot of the new generation sisters order |
| How Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India | | | | online as well. There are lots of types of rakhis |
| In India, Raksha Bandhan has great significance | | | | and personalized rakhi gift hampers, with several |
| and is celebrated with a lot of spirit. Sisters tie the | | | | designs, in the market all over. |
| sacred thread of Rakhi India on the brother's right | | | | How To Send Rakhi To India |
| hand, exchange Rakhi gifts and mouth watering | | | | Indians now live all over the world but still |
| sweets and pray to God for the protection of | | | | celebrate the auspicious festival of Raksha |
| their brother. In return, the brother promises that | | | | Bandhan with same enthusiasm. The sisters do |
| he will protect the sister against all evils. People | | | | try to come over to celebrate Rakhi in person |
| wear new clothes on this day and go to temple. | | | | with their brothers, but sometimes it is not |
| On the day of Rakhi the brothers usually prefer | | | | possible. In this case you can send the Rakhi and |
| to go for traditional outfits like Kurta-Payjamas, | | | | sweets / chocolates online to India from all over |
| Pathan Suits, Kurta-Jeans etc. The sisters usually | | | | the world and celebrate the festival. There are |
| wear designer Indian sarees with little or heavy | | | | also options available to send personalized photo |
| carving. Some sisters also go for Salwar-Kameez, | | | | gifts in the hampers that make the occasion all |
| Chudidaar-Kurta, Saree, Lehengas, Parellels-Short | | | | the more memorable. |