Gifts make an integral part of the rakhi celebrations. Traditionally in
India the rakhi gifts are given by elder brothers to the sisters in
acceptance of their raksha. They bless their sisters after the thread tying
ceremony and give gifts. Traditionally for the younger brothers it is
different. The sisters give something along with the rakhi. The gifts given
on rakhi include sweets, dry fruits or clothes etc.
Of late in India the trend has been that the sisters gift something in
return to the brothers young as well as elder. The change occurred because
with the ever increasing distances, siblings hardly meet and when they do or
are even far off, rakhi gifts are an extended expression of love and
affection the two share.
One of the major changes that has occurred in Indian tradition of rakhi
gifts is that watches are gifted as rakhis. Many a times these days Rakhi
amulets are replaced by watches. Wrist watches are long lasting and reminds
of the sisters. It is the most readily acceptable replacement among gifts
for rakhi, as it is tied on the wrist and is useful.
Another variation among rakhi gift tradition is the jeweled rakhis. The
bracelet type of rakhi can be of gold or silver. It could be embedded with
precious or semiprecious stones or it could be a simple cut and carved
bracelet. Such Rakhi or Rakhi Gifts are favored for their durability and
lasting nature and ofcourse for the jewel value.
Sweets and chocolates have always been a part of the gifts given on rakhi.
Dry fruits are a convenient alternative and more preferred these days as
rakhi gifts. Pen sets, shirts or tie or a jeweled tie pin are other good
rakhi gifts options.
So on this Rakhi, Gift your brother some thing that is close to him or that
he is interested in. Gift him something that will remind the two of you the
lovely time spent together.
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