Top 10 Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas for 2023
A brother-sister relationship is painted in vivid colors. They love, fight, share secrets, and are each other’s best frenemy. The varying roles that brothers and sisters play throughout life are what makes their relationship beautiful and pious. And they play each part with utmost devotion and sincerity. Either they love unconditionally or are irritating each other like a maniac; there’s no in-between.
Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival that honours the unbroken relationship shared by brothers and sisters. It is an occasion of merriment, love, and family bonding that is unmatched. This festive event is celebrated with zeal and traditions across India. According to the Raksha Bandhan rituals, the sister ties a rakhi (auspicious thread ) on the brother’s wrist, performs aarti, and offers sweets to the brother. In return, the brother vows to protect the sister and they exchange the gifts. If the brother stays in another country and the sister cannot make it in person, she sends rakhi online.
To help brothers and sisters find a gift for each other that they haven’t received on Raksha Bandhan, we have jotted down a list of Raksha Bandhan gift idea 2023
1. Traditional Wear
For festive occasions, she likes to wear ethnic dresses matching with jewellery. Every Raksha Bandhan, you promise to fulfill all her wishes. This year on Rakhi day, make her dreams come true by gifting her traditional wear. There are several apparel stores offering kurtas, sarees inspired by great designers. All it takes is a little research. Let the Indian-ness shine!
2. Cord Winders
His table is messed-up with ever-lasting wires, and he always ends up taking your earphones because he never finds his in the right condition. Put an end to all the daily nok-jhok by getting him to cord winders. Silicon cord winders as minions, panda, elephants, monsters can control pesky, tangled wires of earphones and chargers. Ease his life a little bit because he has always ensured that you lead a smooth life.
3. Plants
You both love plants. That is the only common between you. 2023 is the year of plants. Many online nurseries are facilitating you with the doorstep delivery of potted plants. This is one gift that will always give back to your relationship. It is one of the ecological gift ideas for Raksha Bandhan 2023 that will beautify your home and relationship with happiness and health in abundance.
4. Bluetooth Speakers
Every music lover will appreciate the gift of Bluetooth speakers that gives them the liberty to listen to music on the go. If your sister is a melophile (the person who loves music), then this is for her. Several renowned electronic brands offer Bluetooth speakers that sound good as well as are stylish. Pick one wisely for her.
5. Popcorn Maker
He loves popcorn, and you love him (though, you will never admit it personally.) Why not give him something on Raksha Bandhan he wanted to buy and score some points. Get him a popcorn maker. Nothing matches the bowl of warm, crunchy, salty air-popped popcorn. Choose the one that doesn’t require oil because he is a fitness fanatic. A good sister checks all the boxes right before buying a gift.
6. Virtual Travel
Sadly travel plans won't work for a sister, jo bas ghumna chahti hai, duniya dekhna chahti hai par, rukna nahi chahti, travel plans won’t work this year. But, you are the doting brother and can’t see your sister sad. Therefore, fuel her proverbial wanderlust soul by taking her on a virtual travel tour. You can sign up for this service online and travel to as many places as she likes. Now, this is cool!
7. Peek-a-Boo Boxes
When you can’t choose between gifts to give her, go for peek-a-boo boxes. It is a happy gift. The peek-a-boo boxes come loaded with all the stuff that she loves. From chocolates to teddy bears to earrings to make-up pouches and whatnot. Let her unbox happiness and love.
8. Personalised Range
Browse Raksha Bandhan ideas for 2020, and you are bombarded with personalised gift choices. It is because anything and everything can be personalised, and these gifts charm the receiver like none other. From tote bags to coffee mugs to cushions to apparels, you can customise any token with her picture. If you want something more unique, you can go for caricatures, fridge magnets, explosion boxes, passport wallet, etc.
9. Essential Oil Diffuser
At the end of the day, all one needs is essential oils to rest and relax. An essential oil diffuser with bottles of fragrant lavender oil, Jasmine oil, Rose oil, Citrus lemon oil, Sandalwood oil is the perfect Raksha Bandhan gift for both brother and sister. The diffuser will create a relaxing atmosphere in no time, thus helping you both unwind and have a restful night.
10. Combos and Hampers
Raksha Bandhan is a festival of sharing cheerful smiles. When she gets you rakhi with chocolates, as a big brother, you must give her something special just like combos and hampers. Beauty hamper, gourmet hamper, flower-cake combo, are some of the idyllic choices for her.
These Raksha Bandhan gift ideas are as unique and beautiful as your relationship. Pick the perfect one for him or her.
