Welcoming the autumn season, Raksha Bandhan is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated in many parts of the world. With only a few days to the celebrations, now is the time for brothers and sisters to prepare heart-melting rakhi gifts to create and cherish the happy moments. Read on as we share heart-melting rakhi gift ideas that will surely bring back childhood memories.
Plant gift
Plants offer an endless list of benefits, from air-purification, and decoration solutions, to spiritual significance. With consistent care and maintenance - a plant gift will keep on giving! So, why not give your siblings a gift they will cherish? To express your heartfelt emotions, there are many plant species from which to choose depending on the decoration, purification, and spiritual meaning. Take the plant surprise a step further with plants in personalised vases.
Plant varieties include:
- Money Plants,
- Bonsai Plants,
- Lucky Bamboo Plants,
- Jade Plants, etc.
You can also pair the plant gifts with a bouquet of fresh blooms! Take your pick from a variety of flowers by colour, meaning, scent, and arrangement.
Flower options include:
Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Gerberas, Lavender, Orchids, etc.
Rakhi Thali
A Rakhi Thali is the centrepiece for the Raksha Bandhan festival! It’s an all-inclusive platter with an alluring arrangement of Rakhi, Roli, Chawal, Diya, Incense, and sweets, among other treats.
Treats to include in the hamper:
- Soan Papdi,
- Gulab Jamun,
- Cookies,
- Burfi,
- and Rasgulla.
Divine gifts
Honouring the gods first before, during, and after embarking on any adventure is the best way to ensure everything goes smoothly! Express love and best wishes to your siblings this Raksha Bandhan with divine gifts. Don’t worry about being predictable, there are many items to give your siblings!
Divine gift options:
God idols,
Incense burners,
Diya,
Posters, and Plants,
Cake surprise
The cake cutting and feeding hour is a moment to expect on all occasions. Since food is the gateway to touch the hearts of our loved ones! Why not express love and best wishes to your siblings in Australia with a lip-smacking cake surprise? With online bakeries and gift stores, you can send a scrumptious and well-decorated cake along with rakhi online in Australia.
Popular cake options include:
- Chocolate cakes,
- Designer cakes,
- heart-shaped cakes,
- Pinata cakes,
- Fruit cakes, etc.
Jewellery
Offering near and dear ones jewellery items on special occasions is part of our tradition. Complete the Raksha Bandhan ritual by tying your brother a fancy rakhi that he will love and cherish. Give your sister a heart–melting jewellery item to remind her of the vows you will make on this auspicious occasion.
Jeweller items for brothers
Fancy rakhi,
Personalised wristwatch, etc.
Jewellery items for sisters
Necklaces,
Personalised wristwatch,
Bracelets,
Armlets,
Nose rings, etc
Decorative gifts
Make the best impressions to your siblings this Raksha Bandhan by adding a few decorative pieces to their personal spaces. There is always something to decorate the office desks;
Options for decor gift items include:
- Figurines,
- Personalised wooden wall clock,
- Photo frame,
- Photo lamp,
- Posters, etc.
Cosmetic hamper
Cosmetics products are basic items to restore and maintain the skin and hair. Express love and care for your siblings this Raksha Bandhan with a cosmetic hamper. And, there are many options from which to choose! So, pick your sibling’s favourite brands and colours. Some of the most common products to include in the hamper are complete skincare kits, bathing soaps, shampoos, and perfumes.
Additional items for siblings by gender
A Makeup Kit (for bhabhi)
- Lip balms & lipsticks,
- Eyeliner and mascara,
- concealer & foundation, etc.
Grooming Kit (for bhaiya)
- Beard trimmer,
- Moustache and beard wax, etc.
Diary combo
Some memories are best kept in writing! Make lasting impressions on your siblings with a diary combo - to pen down their thoughts and important information. Whenever your sibling writes new memories or flips the pages for some reference, thoughts about you will surely cross their mind. Take the surprise a step further by customising the diary with your sibling’s name, photo, favourite designs, and rakhi messages.
