Rakshabandhan Celebrations Overseas

The number of festivals in India far exceeds the number of days in a year, and that is the reason why India is also known as the land of festivals. Festivals have much social significance and they are integral to everyone. And it is Indians who have settled abroad who mostly realize the importance of celebrating traditional festivals. They miss the times and try to make up for it by organizing the same kind of festivals abroad too.

India is a land with a diverse population of people from many religions, ethnicities and languages. Each and every community or religion has their own distinctive festivals. In fact, the number of festivals far exceeds the number of days in a year and the cycle of festivities go the whole year round. And that is the reason why India is also known as the land of festivals. People celebrate festivals in the country with lots of pomp and joy. The rich and colorful festivals of the country are an integral part of every Indian. They are a reflection of India’s rich cultural and traditional background. The elaborate celebrations and the multitude of festivals in the country each with their significant traits are a source of fascination and wonder for everyone.

Festivals are a much needed break from the humdrum of daily life. Celebrating festivals bring people together and harmony to society. They generate a feeling of brotherhood and kinship in people thereby inducing mutual co-operation. Festivals are times for rejoicing, merrymaking, feasting and family reunions. But it’s only when people away from home that they begin to realize he significance of these celebrations and how terribly they miss them. This is especially true for the Indian Diaspora who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to celebrating Indian festivals abroad. Nobody realizes the importance of celebrating traditional than the Indians settled abroad. It seems at times that they are more eager to celebrate festivals than the people at home. Festivals are a reminder of their roots and they are what bind the people of Indian origin together. Celebrating festivals is also a part of their identities and it makes them feel more close to home.

The festival is a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters. Nowadays with the rise of Internet gifts portals, arranging a Rakhi online delivery to USA or any other country in the world is a simple affair. People can easily place an order to send rakhi online to USA and other destinations, without even moving an inch from home. This makes it very convenient for people in India to send Rakshabandhan wishes and rakhis to their loved ones abroad. Online shopping has definitely been a boon for both Indians in the country and those who have settle abroad.