| There are various kinds of Raksha Bandhan rituals in all parts of the country. Though some customs of Rakhi celebrations may differ, but there are many common Raksha Bandhan rituals which are found in all parts of the country. Amidst the spirit of festivity and fun, these Raksha Bandhan rituals are very sternly followed. On this day sisters tie a silk thread on their brother's wrist wishing them a safe life. It is surrounding this thread tying ceremony that all the Raksha Bandhan rituals are formed. However, the these rituals of Rakhi festival are conducted much before the day actually comes.
Before the day of full moon, Purnima, actually comes, sweets are bought. The Rakhis too are prepared before the day actually come.. Since tying the Rakhi is the main attraction of the occasion, so it must be prepared in the best possible way. Thus, the Rakhis are prepared with a lot of time and patience so that they turn out to be attractive. One of the primary ritual of Rakhi is getting up in the early morning and bathing to get ready for the day's celebration. This practice would purify the body as well as the soul and prepare to to participate in such a pious occasion..   King Bali and Goddess Laxmi:
According to the mythology Raja Bali was such a great devotee of Lord Vishnu that Lord Indra felt insecured and he prayed Vishnu to help him save his throne. Vishnu accepted Indra's prayer and overthrew Bali beneath the earth. When Bali asked Lord Vishnu about such treatment, Vishnu gave him boon of immortality and also promised to take care of his kingdom. To keep his promise Vishnu left his residence, 'Vaikunthdham' to safeguard Bali's kingdom. Then the Goddess Laxmi, wife of Lord Vishnu, went to Raja Bali as a poor brahmin lady and requested him for shelter. She regarded Bali as her brother and therefore tied a Rakhi on to him on the 'Shravan Poornima' day. When Bali wished to give her some present she told him her true story and also told him that she came here because Lord Vishnu is here to guard his kingdom. So if he can, he should send Lord Vishnu back to Vaikunthdham. Raja Bali immediately requested Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi to return. Maharani Karnawati and Emperor Humayun:
In the Medieval Indian History the tale of Maharani Karnawati and the Mughal Emperor Humayun relates to the tradition of Rakhi. Maharani Karnawati was the queen of the Rajput Kingdom, Chittor, in Rajastan. When Chittor was threatened by Bahadur Shah of Mewar, the Maharani sent a Rakhi to Humayun, the Mughal Emperor of Delhi, and called him for help. Humayun was aware of the significance of Rakhi in the Hindu community so he immediately accepted her request to protect her. Nobody forced him to do so but he did so only out of his respect for the tradition of Rakhi.   | Gifts to Brother | | | | Gift for brothers has to be special. So to choose the perfect gift for your dear brother you should know what are his likes and dislikes his hobbies and interests and accordingly choose your gift. | - Shirts - Be it formal or casual wear, shirts are another cool gift item. Please your brother by adding some more choice to his wardrobe.
- Show pieces - Your brother will be impressed by your choice of a beautiful show pieces made of terracotta, wood, stone or glass, reflecting your affection for him.
- Cufflinks - Let your brother know how much you care for him by presenting him beautiful cufflinks this time.
- Leather - Leather belts in different designs and with a modern look will make your brother look different in the crowd. The locks in these belts are also very stylish.
- Wallets - A new spacious wallet with more pockets will help your brother keep his things carefully.
- Ghazals - Your brother has interest in music then a latest private album or a collection of dance-numbers or a latest ghazals collection is the best choice to present him.
- Pens - There are so sleek, light weight and good quality pens which can be a good gift item for anyone. Pen stand will help your brother in not losing the pens any more.
- Books - If your brother has interest in reading nothing can be a better gift for him other than a book. It could be story book, fiction, non-fiction or any special issue of magazines.
| | Gifts to Sister | | | | Sisters are the most loved creatures in the entire family. They can be tough to please, show attitude in every small thing or worse may want an exact copy of everything that belongs to you. But then also they are the most adorable and lovable beings in our lives. And when there is a special occasion in our sister's life, most of us like to give the best to her. For all the special occasions in your sister's life, we bring you great sister gift ideas. With the help of these gift ideas for a sister, you will definietly present your sister with a lovely gift that will surely be a wonderful surprise for her. | - Jewellery: Any one of these items could be a good gift item for her. While selecting you must go for the latest designs.
- Sarees, Jeans, Toppers: You can select a dress material from any showroom according to the taste and choice of your sister. The fabric must be selected according to the season.
- Cards: You can very effectively express your feelings towards your sister with the help of a card. The contents in the cards are so well written that it matches your feelings and without making extra efforts you can express yourself.
- Photo Frames: This is an item which helps you capture the beautiful and memorable moments of your life.
- Handbags: These bags are a useful item for your sisters. You can help them add one more latest and stylish handbag in their collection.
- Perfumes: Perfumes should be chosen as per the choice of your sister. Some may like strong odor while others may like light odor.
- Soft Toys: Soft and stuffed toys are a good medium of expressing your tender feelings for your sister.
- Wrist Watches: Your sister might have got bored of repeating the same old wrist-watch everywhere. It is time to make her happy by presenting her a new and stylish one.
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