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Rakhi Celebrations Around The World

Author: Manish Dutt
by Manish Dutt
Posted: Jul 15, 2016

Rakhi is the festival of bonding between brothers and sisters. It is the festival that re-emphasizes the affection and love that exists between sisters and brothers. In fact it symbolizes the affection between siblings. It is a secular festival in India with people from many religions celebrates it with equal élan. With globalization and many Indians staying abroad, the festival has truly become global and is celebrated in many parts of the world.

Despite the celebrations happening in multiple countries the core values still remain the same. The word Rakhi implies the ceremonial thread which the sister ties on the wrist of her brother after a few rituals expresses her love and wishes for her brother’s well-being. The brother in return vows to protect his sister in all circumstances and take care of her. So, celebrate this rakhi by sending rakhi gifts India, from wherever you are celebrating the festival through this trusted online portal.

Rakhi in Europe :In several countries of Western and Eastern Europe Rakhi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fun. There are several people from South Asian countries who reside in European countries who also celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Usually, at a common place or venue, people from different parts of the city gather along with their families dressed in colourful and some in ethnic wear giving a festive colour to the celebrations. The people staying out of their countries see these opportunities as one that helps to develop brotherhood among themselves since they stay far away from their families. Just as the celebrations in India, girls tie rakhis to boys who they consider to be their foster brothers and spread the brotherhood bonding.

Rakhi in the US :A large number of Indians reside in the US and they take every opportunity to bond with other Indians and celebrate festivals. Raksha Bandhan festival gives them yet another opportunity to bond with other Indians living in and around their neighbourhood and feel closer to their country and values. The celebrations are similar to the ones in India. People begin the day with Rakhi Puja, sisters tie rakhi on their brother’s wrist and apply tilak on the brother’s forehead and feed him sweets, wishing him long life and success. Brothers, gift their sister some gifts and vow to protect her in all circumstances and be with her in times of happiness and despair. Despite the distance send rakhis to India and make the celebrations a truly memorable one.

Rakhi in Nepal :Nepal’s population is largely dominated by Hindus who comprise almost 81% of the total population. As a result, most festivals we celebrate in India are celebrated in Nepal and Raksha Bandhan is one such festival which is celebrated much grandeur. Moreover, since many Indians reside in Nepal, it almost feels like a mini-India when one visits the beautiful country. Rakhi celebrations in Nepal are almost identical to the ones in India, where the festival instils the values and ethos of a brother-sister relationship. The festival of Raksha Bandhan, after the usual tying of rakhis and exchanging gifts extends to feasting and get-together with families.

The Raksha Bandhan is an important festival that celebrates the love and affection between siblings and emphasizing family ties and is celebrated across many countries in the world. So, send rakhi to India and rekindle the affection you once shared with your sibling, never mind if he/she was related to you biologically or not.

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