Online shopping for Rakhi is an emerging trend nowadays. Rakshabandhan, as traditionally celebrated involves brothers visiting their sisters’ place and getting the Rakhi tied in a small formal ceremony. In case they stay far from each other, sisters send their rakhis by post or courier services along with roli, rice particles and various sweets. But with online shopping with its added convenience of hassle free shopping and delivery options to any part of the world is serving to be a most handy platform for all. A lot of Rakhi gift ideas are available on the internet and most online retailers’ provide a well stocked collection of rakhis and various other Rakshabandhan gifts.
On the occasion of the festival, gift giving is a traditional and popular custom. Though it was only the brothers who used to present their sisters with gifts, these days with the onset of time, sisters too gift their brothers with presents for the festival. Online sites offer a plethora of gifting options including special rakhi gift ideas for sisters and various other gift hampers. From chocolates and flowers to accessories like handbags and jewelry, the list of unique rakhi gift ideas is nearly endless. Traditional sweets in ethnic thalis are one of the most popular gift items of the season.
Rakshabandhan can be a sentimental issue for some families whose members stay apart. And with a vast number of Indians living abroad, the onset of online sites has proved to be a boon for this festival.
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