What Are the Best Ways to Celebrate Rakshabandhan?

Raksha Bandhan is the only festival that siblings look forward to every year. The pure bond of love between siblings is celebrated annually and is observed in the month of Shravana according to the Hindu calendar. The custom of tying Rakhi on the brother's hand is something that a sister would never want to miss out on. 

There are various rituals performed on an auspicious day. The siblings wear new clothes and take blessings from their elders, and the sister performs an aarti. After the aarti, the sister ties Rakhi to her brother's wrist in exchange for a promise of protecting, honoring, and always being by her side. The sister also gifts her Bhaiya Bhabhi something of her choice. 

5 Amazing Ideas To Celebrate Rakshabandhan This Year

Besides performing rituals and tying Rakhi on an auspicious day, have you ever thought of other ways to celebrate Rakshabandhan? 

If your answer is NO, you have landed at the right destination because here, we have some really fun ideas to make your siblings feel special on Rakshabandhan. 

1] Making DIY Rakhis

Doesn't it sound fun to make rakhis with your own hands? Hand-made rakhis give a personal touch and are apt to show your love to your brothers. If you have brothers below 15, you can add their favorite cartoon characters at the top of the thread. You can even customize their name on the Rakhi and can send this across if your sibling lives far from you in another country. 

Imagine how surprised your brother will be, who will receive a handmade rakhi from you. There are many options to send your Rakhi to London or any other place through various courier companies that provide their services overseas.

2] Planning A Trip 

Going on a journey with your sibling can be the most exciting way to celebrate Rakshabandhan. With the times and increasing responsibilities, we don’t get enough time to spend with our siblings. Going on a trip will undoubtedly make your bond stronger and will help you to know each other better. 

Instead of sitting at home, you can prefer to go sightseeing in your city. You can even plan a trip to a waterpark or go for a long drive and make this day memorable. Or, if you can plan ahead, you can plan a trip to another city that you both have been wanting to go since forever. 

3] Making A Delicacy Together

Cooking with your siblings can be a fun activity. Decide on a dish that you both like and prepare a delicious meal together for the whole family. This is a productive activity and will also create a special bond between you two. You can try making anything from an elaborate dish like biryani to a simple one like a sandwich. It might also happen that you surprise each other through your cooking skills.

4] Watching Movies/Series

Remember, watching TV together used to be your favorite recreation after coming from school? You waited for the time when you would reach your home from school and switch on that ‘idiot box.’ Why not recreate that moment once again? If there is a movie or series on your list that you haven’t been getting time to watch, you can spend the day watching that. Furthermore, you can also watch movies whose plot is based on the bonds between brother & sister. 

Some movies that perfectly fit into this genre are Frozen (2013), Josh (2000), The Parent Trap (1998), etc. If not movies or series, you can watch your favorite cartoon shows together, just like in old times. It is surely going to rekindle your childhood memories. 

5] Playing Games 

You can play interesting games with your siblings, whether indoor or outdoor. If you have been staying far from each other for some time, this is sure going to be a lot of fun. You can opt for playing indoor games like UNO, Ludo, Jenga, Chess, and outdoor games like Cricket or Badminton. 

You can also conduct a competition to see who wins. As kids, we played a lot of games, but as we grew older, we didn’t get enough time to be with each other. Playing games together brings back all the memories of childhood. 

Conclusion

The bonding of brothers and sisters signifies love, affection, and faith. To make this day special, you don’t require fancy stuff or elaborate planning. Just the presence of all your siblings under one roof is enough to make this day special. You can even send online Rakhi in India if your siblings live far away from you.