Introduction:
The festival of Rakshabandhan is one amongst the many unique and elaborate occasions in India. On this day,sisters tie a Rakhi to their brothers to express their fondness and sisterly affection towards them. In return, brothers vow to protect their sisters from evil and harm that could come about them.

The scope of this festival has expanded over the centuries, so cousins and friends can also participate on this occasion. Hence, this festival is not strictly restricted between real brothers and sisters alone, but includes cousins, friends and individuals with true brotherly feelings participate too.

Though the origins of this festival are steeped in antiquity of this ancient land, since modern times, the custom of Rakhi Gifts and Return Rakhi Gifts has become extremely popular. On this day, brothers appreciate their sister's sentiments by showering them with gifts and a small token of cash as a mark of kindness and caring.

Rakhi Gifts:
With the advent of the modern generation, Rakhi Gifts now include a variety of favourite and pet items like dresses, garments, gift hampers, shopping vouchers, and many others. Traditional as well as modern gifts vie for attention during this occasion, so traditional items like sarees, kurtis, Punjabi suits and dress material are much sought after. Modern items like watches, perfumes, fashion apparel, home appliances, electronic goods, portable media players, cameras, mobiles, and others also make a great gift.

Rakhi Thali:
As part of the small traditional ceremony that marks the tying of the Rakhi, sisters light a traditional diya in a Rakhi 'Thali' that also includes other auspicious items like rice grains, betel nuts, a copper kalash, a coconut, sandalwood, sweets, and incense sticks. This makes up a traditional Rakhi Puja Thali. Sometimes, an auspicious swastika is drawn in the centre of the thali and a small statue of Lord Ganesha is placed alongside. The Rakhi Thali is generally made from copper, but steel and brass is also common. It is common to gift a Rakhi Puja Thali to one's sister as it is considered auspicious.

Rakhi Sweets:
In India, no occasion is truly complete without the inclusion of sweets. A variety of traditional sweets from all corners of the country mark this occasion and provide it with the traditional sweetness and charm. Indian sweets like kaju katli, barfi, pendas, boondi ladoos, ras malai, pista rolls, anjir rolls, ras gulla, gulab jamun,soan papdi and many other regional mouth-watering delicacies beckon to one's sweet tooth.

Rakhi Dry Fruits:
Dry fruits and dry fruit combinations are a huge attraction for Rakhi. Many folks prefer to give dry fruits as gifts. Dry fruit hampers like cashew nuts, raisins, pistachios, almonds, figs, and such. Also, various combinations of these dry fruits are available in colourful boxes that make the gift look very attractive.

Rakhi Gifts for Brother:
Brothers usually give gifts to their sisters as part of the Rakhi ceremony, but a trend has recently emerged in which sisters make Return Rakhi Gifts to their brother. In this way, sisters and brothers both exchange gifts. Sisters usually gifts like perfumes, t-shirts, trousers, wallets, apparel, electronic items, sunglasses, mobiles, and other items that are much vaunted by them.

Chocolates on Rakhi:
Many folks prefer gifting chocolates as they are also popular along with traditional sweets. Chocolates also form an ideal combination along with gifts for Rakhi. Heart shaped chocolates, butter cookies, butter toffees, choco pies, Cadbury Celebration chocolate hampers, Swiss Toblerone, assorted chocolate baskets and hampers, fruit jellies, swiss chocolates, butter nut chocolates, dark chocolates, and other mouth watering chocolate delicacies are popular gift items on Rakhi.

Thus along with traditional celebrities, Raksha Bandhan is a great occasion for celebrating along with gifts. Enjoy the traditional mood of Rakshabandhan along with a variety of gifts especially for the occasion.