Raksha Bandhan is a festival that symbolizes the loving relationship between brothers and sisters. Raksha Bandhan which is also known as “rakhi,” is a festival that boosts and honors the precious bond of a brother and a sister. Tying rakhi thread—that is considered stronger than iron chains—has been the tradition of this festival since time immemorial. It is celebrated across the country on the auspicious day of Shravan Purnima that comes in the month of August every year. It is a family event where all family members dressed in fine dresses, gather and celebrate. He also showers sisters with beautiful gifts. The tying of rakhi is followed by a family get-together and feast. Rakhi denotes a bond of love and care between a brother and sister and contributes toward the social harmony of India. Raksha Bandhan has over a period of time gained marvelous importance in India. Sisters have option to send Rakhi Thali to their brothers through courier sitting abroad and brother in turn send return gift for sisters. On this day, Sisters also use various kind of rakhis like silver rakhi, zardosi rakhi, gold rakhi , pearl rakhi,zari rakhi, floral rakhi etc. A sister ties a sacred thread called rakhi on the wrists of her brother symbolizing her love and affection for him. There are also mythological beliefs that explain the ritual as observed by Indrani and Yamuna for their respective brothers Indra and Yama. According to one ancient belief, Rakhi was supposed to be the worship of Varuna (The Sea God), hence, presenting of coconut to Varuna, ceremonial bath and fairs at waterfronts accompany this festival. On this day, every shops are loaded with gifts of various kinds like Rakhi Gift hampers, Rakhi with dry-fruits, Rakhi with sweets, Rakhi with flowers, Rakhi with chocolates etc. People cut across obstructions like caste, religion, and color, and reach out to each other. This display of unity is what makes Raksha Bandhan special and one of the most significant festivals of India. Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the bond of protection, so the brothers accept the rakhi, promises to protect their sisters during all times from harm, and confirms his love and affection for his sister.
Apart from regular gift options, there are many online gift delivery services, which provide the option of sending gifts or rakhis to US or rakhis to UK with next day delivery option. It unites people of all cults and is much appreciated for this unifying element that it brings with it. The Raksha Bandhan is festival of care, love, and morality.