Rakhi Gifts for a Sister
If you are celebrating the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, then you should think about a Rakhi gift to present to your sister on that day. The gift you give to your sister should be personal and something she will treasure for a long time, since she is wishing you a long and happy life. You can employ a few traditional methods to find her an ideal gift.
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Sweets
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Candy and small pastries are given to both brothers and sisters to show appreciation to each other for Raksha Bandhan. Give a box of chocolate candies, or a more traditional Indian sweet, like Coconut Barfi. Laddus are small round balls made of milk, sugar and coconut and are another traditional favorite for Hindu festivals like Raksha Bandhan. Alternatively, any kind of candy that you can buy at the store will work if you aren't concerned with being traditional.
Hindu Deity Images
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A statue of a god such as Ganesh of Shiva makes a suitable gift for your sister as you promise to help guide and protect her throughout her life. You could also try making one yourself for an even more personal gift. Jewelry with an image of a god, such as a necklace pendant, is something she can keep close to her heart and remember your Raksha Bandhan promise.
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New Clothes
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Women always welcome gifts of new clothes, so you may want to buy her a new saree in her favorite color. You could also buy her a pair of salwar kameez, which are stylish and also comfortable to wear. A pretty dupatta, or long scarf, to match her salwar kameez or saree is also a good idea, or you can just find a scarf that you know she will love to wear with any outfit.
Cosmetics
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If your sister loves a certain scent, you should try to find that scent in a perfume to give her for Raksha Bandhan. If she likes to paint her nails, you can also buy her some nail polish in the colors that she likes, or a compact with different colors of eye shadows. Pay attention to what she likes to wear, so that you can buy her something she will use. Not all girls like to wear lipstick or eye shadow.
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