Raksha Bandhan Special : Amazing gift ideas to give this raksha bandha

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What it's like to have a sibling? Oh yeah, we have discussed the relationship between siblings is extraordinary and is given importance in every part of the world. However, In India, the relationship becomes more meaningful as there is a festival we all known as Raksha Bandhan dedicated to sibling regard.

This Hindu Festival symbolizes the love between brother and sister. The festival of Raksha Bandhan celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar in the month of Shravana.

Legend Stories of Raksha Bandhan

The festival of Raksha Bandhan originated centuries before. There are several stories related to the celebration of this special festival. Most of the stories related to Hindu mythology:

The bond of Draupadi and The Lord Krishna

Story related to the Mahabharata.

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Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas had torn the corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna's wrist from bleeding. Thus, a bond, that of brother and sister formed between them, and he swore to protect her.

Sachi's holy thread for her husband Lord Indra

Story related to the ancient legend of Bhavishya Purana.

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Once upon a time, there was a fierce battle between gods and demons. Lord Indra - the god of rain and thunderbolts, regent of the heavens, and guardian of the east. he was fighting the battle on the side of Gods were having a hard stand from the powerful demon King, Bali. The war continued for a long time and did not come on a conclusive end. Watching this, Indra's wife Sachi prayed to the Lord Vishnu who gave her a holy bracelet. Sachi tied the holy bracelet around her husband wrist. Lord Indra who ultimately defeated the demons and recovered the Amaravati.  Nowadays, those holy threads were not limited to brother-sister relationships.

Lord Ganesha created Santoshi Maa 

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According to the legends, Lord Ganesha had two sons who asked him to bring a sister so she could tie rakhi to them. Ganesha then created Santoshi Maa who tied rakhi to his sons.

Gift ideas for sister to give this Raksha Bandhan

1. If you have a tea or coffee lover sister:

2. Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the best sister in the world 

3. For the beauty Expert

4. For the nerds and geeks

5. Everyone loves the blink

6. For the creative sister

 

7.  For the music lover sister

8. Home decor obsessed sister

9. For the chef sister

10.  for the fashionista

Gift Ideas for Brothers to give this Raksha Bandhan

1. For the tea/coffee/protein shake lover

2. for the groomer

3. for the nerds and geeks

4. for the car/bike lover

5. for the creative brother

6. for the music fan brother

7. For the punctual brother

8. for the fitness freak

9. for the player brother

10. for the dapper brother

Dear readers, share your ideas and tell me what you've bought for your brother or sister. Let me know in the comment.

 

Until my next blog post, here's wishing you lots of joy and happiness!

With love,

Princy

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