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5 Amazing Rakhi’s To Give To Your Brother!

Rakhi has been around for ages now, so it’s only natural that we now have access to multiple different styles of Rakhi’s that have been made using different materials and precious stones. Some are just for show, while others are considered to be more auspicious. So, I thought I’d curate a list of the most famous Rakhi designs that are in trend right now. The Rakhi designs featured below are bound to put an everlasting smile on your brother’s face. Who, let’s face it, is probably sick of seeing the same style of Rakhi year in and year out. The best part is, online Rakhi delivery (https://www.mypoojabox.in/collections/rakhi-online) has now become the norm. So, without further a due, let’s look at 5 unique Rakhi’s you can gift your brother in 2019. Evil Eye Rakhi’s - This particular Rakhi comes with Feng Shui inspired evil eye symbols that not only add a touch of tradition, but also offer protection against ill wishers who might be jealous of your brother. Afterall, Indian m...

Raksha Bandhan In The 21st Century

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The festival known as Raksha Bandhan or Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu festival that like all other Indian festivals, is celebrated with a whole lot of enthusiasm. This festival is easily one of the biggest festivals in India. So big in fact, that the traditions and ceremonies conducted on this day have found their place in other countries too. This obviously is a result of Indians being pretty much everywhere but even natives of foreign countries have started to take part in it. Mainly for fun but it shows the level of influence this festival has. If you don’t already know… on this auspicious day, sisters of all ages tie a “Rakhi” or an amulet, talisman around the wrists of their real and cousin brothers. In Sanskrit the expression “Raksha Bandhan”, quite literally translates to “the bond of protection, obligation or care”. This is supposed to symbolically represent the protection offered to them by their sisters. The sisters on the other hand, receive a...