Being the special day it is, Raksha Bandhan is the perfect opportunity to tell your sister how much you care. This is the time of year when brothers run around to find the best Rakhi gift idea to make their sisters happy. And these days there are so many gift options in India, which range from the usual to the most unique ideas.
But the bottom line is to convey to your sister how important she is. So while your choice of gift could be an expensive watch, a spa treatment or a piece of jewelry, it would be nice to pen down some words on how you truly feel for and appreciate your sister. A simple bunch of roses can say a lot more than other presents sometimes. Give her a combination of red, yellow and pink roses. This would convey the range of emotions you share in this special relationship.
There are not many girls who do not like getting roses on any occasion. They are something that always makes people feel good and express feelings.
And if you think your sister will not let you get away with just a bunch of roses, make sure you send them along with her rakhi gift in any case. Flowers make the whole thing that much more special ad give it a touch of a range of emotions.
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
A Treat for your Brother on Rakhi
Although Raksha Bandhan is primarily about brothers giving gifts to their sister, times are changing. These days, thanks to female liberation, brothers get as many Rakhi gifts from their sisters as vice versa. Which is only fair given the significance and importance of the relationship.
But it is not so easy to choose a gift for someone you share a love-hate relationship with. An exciting gift option in India, for the more adventurous, is paintballing. A fun activity not just for your brother alone, but yourself and other members of family and friends as well.
The game is about two teams spraying each other with paint bullets. A fun filled sport that gives you the feeling of actual combat situations. The opposing teams have to eliminate the other team’s players to win. So you don’t have to stop fighting with your brother on Rakhi. You just get to do it in a different and more enjoyable way. There couldn’t be a better gift idea than this for this particular occasion.
If you havent done this before it will be a wonderful surprise, something he will really appreciate and enjoy. Spring a special Rakhi gift this year to your beloved brother and have an action packed fun day out.
But it is not so easy to choose a gift for someone you share a love-hate relationship with. An exciting gift option in India, for the more adventurous, is paintballing. A fun activity not just for your brother alone, but yourself and other members of family and friends as well.
The game is about two teams spraying each other with paint bullets. A fun filled sport that gives you the feeling of actual combat situations. The opposing teams have to eliminate the other team’s players to win. So you don’t have to stop fighting with your brother on Rakhi. You just get to do it in a different and more enjoyable way. There couldn’t be a better gift idea than this for this particular occasion.
If you havent done this before it will be a wonderful surprise, something he will really appreciate and enjoy. Spring a special Rakhi gift this year to your beloved brother and have an action packed fun day out.
Monday, 13 July 2009
The Loving Brother-Sister Bond of Raksha Bandhan
Rakhsha Bandhan is a unique an love filled festival which celebrates the special bond between a brother and a sister. A truly traditional Indian celebration of human relationships. Also called Rakhi, it is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana in India. On this special day, sisters tie a beautiful thread called a ‘rakhi’ on their brothers wrists and the brothers promise to care for and protect their sisters for life.
There are of course more worldly traditions associated with the celebrations which include the usual sweets and lavish food preparations. Also popular is the tradition of brothers giving gifts to their sisters, although nowadays, sisters match their brothers in the gifting area.
The essence of Rakhi though is the basic feeling of love and protection which has been seen through history. It is believed that when Alexander invaded India, his wife tied a Rakhi to Porus. Another story is that of Queen Karnavati of Chittor, who sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun, to save her kingdom from the invasion of Bahadur Shah.
And in more recent history, to oppose the partition of Bengal, Rabindra Nath Tagore organized Raksha Bandhanto promote solidarity and peace between Hindus and Muslims.
Rakhi holds a special place in every brother and sister’s heart. Through gifts and rakhis, they try and seal that eternal bond of love and protection forever. A truly touching festival of India.
There are of course more worldly traditions associated with the celebrations which include the usual sweets and lavish food preparations. Also popular is the tradition of brothers giving gifts to their sisters, although nowadays, sisters match their brothers in the gifting area.
The essence of Rakhi though is the basic feeling of love and protection which has been seen through history. It is believed that when Alexander invaded India, his wife tied a Rakhi to Porus. Another story is that of Queen Karnavati of Chittor, who sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun, to save her kingdom from the invasion of Bahadur Shah.
And in more recent history, to oppose the partition of Bengal, Rabindra Nath Tagore organized Raksha Bandhanto promote solidarity and peace between Hindus and Muslims.
Rakhi holds a special place in every brother and sister’s heart. Through gifts and rakhis, they try and seal that eternal bond of love and protection forever. A truly touching festival of India.
A Pampering Rakhi Gift for a Dear Sister
A day that brothers and sisters in India look forward to, a day without the fighting, moaning and complaining would be Raksha Bandhan. The special day when this naughty relationship opens up and lets brothers and sisters express their true feelings of love for each other. Although one must admit that the basic tradition of gifting at Rakhi in India would be the main attraction. While the sister does her part with the beautiful rakhis and mouthwatering sweets, the brother is left with the mountainous task of getting the right gift for his sibling.
It couldn’t be easier these days with the unlimited gift options available in India today. But the interesting thing to would be to surprise her with something different this year. An ideal gift would be a day full of pampering for a pampered sibling. The Pamper Gift Experience is a luxurious spa experience. It is a complete treat for the body, mind and soul. The wonderful treatments included in this package are a Balinese massage to relax the body. Facials that work wonders for the skin. Treatments with herbs and oils. And to top it off, an amazingly revitalising reflexology session. It is a rejuvenating and uplifting experience.
All brother-sister relationships are full of teasing and troubling each other, all a part of the fun and games. This would be a good day to give your sister the day off and instead of a trick give her a treat. Give her this amazing Rakhi Gift and make it a day to remember.
It couldn’t be easier these days with the unlimited gift options available in India today. But the interesting thing to would be to surprise her with something different this year. An ideal gift would be a day full of pampering for a pampered sibling. The Pamper Gift Experience is a luxurious spa experience. It is a complete treat for the body, mind and soul. The wonderful treatments included in this package are a Balinese massage to relax the body. Facials that work wonders for the skin. Treatments with herbs and oils. And to top it off, an amazingly revitalising reflexology session. It is a rejuvenating and uplifting experience.
All brother-sister relationships are full of teasing and troubling each other, all a part of the fun and games. This would be a good day to give your sister the day off and instead of a trick give her a treat. Give her this amazing Rakhi Gift and make it a day to remember.
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