| The festival of Rakshabandhan has a religious and | | | | sister and gifts her things like sari, salwar kameez, |
| emotional significance attached to Indians. Rakhi is | | | | hand bag, jewelry or stuff toys. Now a days, |
| not just a decorative thread but a symbol of | | | | Rakhi comes in many varieties starting form |
| selfless love between a brother and his sister. The | | | | simple red thread one to diamond studded, gold |
| magnificent Indian history strengthens the roots | | | | Rakhi, pearl Rakhi to fancy and Rakhi for kids, |
| of Indian culture. Even after centuries, the | | | | silver Rakhi and with decorative material upon it. |
| integrity of an Indian family remains because of | | | | In a spectrum of colors Rakhis are available in all |
| the strong social and moral values every Indian | | | | innovative designs. |
| child imbibes from his/her parents. Most | | | | |
| importantly, Indians respect relationships and | | | | The Festival of Rakshabandhan is one of the |
| celebrate the legacy of their ancestors on | | | | oldest in the Indian history. It was been followed |
| different festivals round the year. On the full | | | | my kings too. Abiding to the ritual brought |
| moon day of the Shravan month according to the | | | | harmony among many kingdoms and united the |
| Indian calendar, brothers and sisters celebrate | | | | royal families. 300 BC has the oldest reference of |
| their sublime bond. They make the day special for | | | | the festival as King Puru accepted King |
| their relationship, acknowledging the affection | | | | Alexander's wife as his sister and during the war |
| towards each other. On Rakshabandhan the | | | | he refrained from executing Alexander. Emperor |
| brother promises the sister to protect her till his | | | | Humayun moved by the feelings sent in the Rakhi |
| last breath. The sister ties the sacred thread of | | | | by Rani Karnavati, without wasting any time set |
| Rakhi on the brother's wrist praying for his well | | | | off with this troop to defend the invasion of the |
| being and prosperous long life. Exchanging gifts | | | | Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah. |
| and sweets is considered to be very auspicious | | | | |
| on this day. | | | | Indian culture is known for its traditional values |
| | | | | they abide by. Staying miles away from the |
| The rituals of Rakshabandhan begin with the sister | | | | homeland doesn't restrain them from celebrating |
| decorating the Rakhi Thali. Thali is usually a round | | | | their cultural festivals. The online shop Rakhi brings |
| silver plate embellished with red cloth, golden lace | | | | the sibling closer to each other to follow the rituals |
| and glitters. They put rakhis along with it, light a | | | | of Rakshabandhan. From anywhere in the world |
| diya for ‘aarti' to save her brother from all | | | | send rakhis, gifts and chocolates to US and India |
| the evils. Add vermillion like substance and rice to | | | | is just a few clicks away. It showcases a wide |
| apply on her brother's forehead as a good omen. | | | | range of Rakhis, Rakhi Thali, Gifts and Gift |
| Place sweets or chocolates to have it followed by | | | | Hamper. |
| the ritual of tying Rakhi. The Brother blesses the | | | | |