10 Best Gift Ideas for Raksha Bandhan 2023

Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful Indian festival celebrating the bond between siblings. We all love celebrating rakhi. The best part about this festival is sharing gifts and having lots of sweets with our loved ones.

This year Rakhi is on 30th August 2023. We are sure you must have started planning for Raksha Bandhan. But, how do you make this day even more memorable for your brothers and sisters? Well, these 10 best rakhi gift ideas will surely do the trick. Check them out and take your pick of the best rakhi gifts this Raksha Bandhan. 

Best Rakhi Gift Ideas For Sisters

If you were thinking of just putting money in an envelope and gifting then hold that thought! It’s time to think about your sister and think about what she likes. So, gift her something that she will love and always hold close to her heart.

1) Box of happiness - Dry fruits to cheer up her day!

Who doesn’t love dry fruits and nuts? Celebrate Rakhi with your fam with this delightful box of nuts for a gala time with your loved ones. From Almonds and raisins to cashews and pistachios, you can buy customised boxes with flavoured nuts and dry fruits. You can purchase different kinds of hampers with different ingredients based on your liking. Every hamper comes with a rakhi, rice, kumkum and nuts, perfect for gifting. So, pick your sister’s favourite nuts and start shopping for rakhi 2023!

2) Jewelry For The Little One

All girls love jewellery! Jewellery is a safe option for gifting and if you have a decent budget, you can invest in gold or diamond jewellery and pick something that your sister will like. Even artificial jewellery from a lot of brands comes in a variety of designs and colours that is sure to please anyone. From earrings to bracelets there are tons of options available online in stunning designs that you can look at buying. Jewellery is a Raksha Bandhan gift that your sister will admire and remember for a long time to come. So say ‘Yes’ to jewellery and enjoy gifting jewellery this Raksha Bandhan that your sister will love.

3) A Special Raksha Bandhan Gift For The Newly Married One

If your sister has recently been married or is engaged then there’s one thing she will love - more time with her partner. So how about gifting her a weekend getaway to someplace near her city? You can purchase vouchers from ‘make my trip’ or any travel portal and gift her flight tickets or hotel bookings that she can enjoy with her partner. A memorable experience can be an awesome rakhi gift for your sister. If you are low on budget, movie tickets or a dining experience can also be great options for your sister and her partner.

4) For The Health-Conscious Sister

If your sister loves working out and the gym is her second home then there are tons of gift options for her. You can show her some appreciation by purchasing a gym membership that will help her reach her goals quicker or show some love by purchasing healthy snacks or dry fruits that she can binge eat without any guilt. You could choose from a variety of fitness gadgets available online or accompany her on her morning jog :)

5) Personalized Or Handmade Gifts For The Old-School Sister

This is one of the best gifts for Raksha Bandhan you can never go wrong with. A personalized gift such as a coffee mug or fountain pen with her name engraved can be an excellent gift option. How about a photo album with all your favourite photographs from childhood? You can also make some DIY gifts that would add to her home decor and also bring back good memories with you. You can also buy customized rakhi sweet boxes such as this one which comes with a card which you can personalize with a cute rakhi message.

Best Rakhi Gift Ideas For Brothers

When words fail to express your love it's time to gift your brother something special that he would remember. There are tons of gift ideas for brothers so this year apart from just feeding him sweets buy him something that would symbolize your love for him and make this rakhi a memorable one.

1) Dry Fruits For Best Wishes And Good Health

Dry fruits are the safest option for gifting to your brother. You can never go wrong with this. A variety of dry fruits and nuts such as almonds, pistachios, cranberries, seeds etc are available online. You can buy them in small or big combo packaging with a selected range of nuts. Combo packs such as these contain almonds coated with dark chocolates, paan-flavoured raisins and dried pineapple coins. Exciting combos like these are a great mix of dry fruits for health and flavours for fun. You can also gift some plain, salted or roasted almonds, or cashews too if you wish to gift a safer option and something that everyone in the family would like. Dry fruits are packed with a variety of health benefits and are tasty too! So, gift them and enjoy the pack of goodness with your family this rakhi.

2) Cool Gadgets For Your Fitness Freak Brother

Most youngsters these days are health conscious and love to stay fit. You can gift your brother a smartwatch that will not only help him keep a track of his time but also his heartbeat, how many steps he has walked etc. He can also attend phone calls and SMS from his smartwatch itself. This watch can help him stay on track with his fitness goals. Apart from watches, fitness bands are also a great option to buy. These can be some of the best gifts for Raksha Bandhan.

3) Clothes for your handsome brother

Your brother doesn’t say this but he definitely needs a wardrobe upgrade! So, how about you help him find some good quality shirts and t-shirts online. Buy something that your brother likes to wear. Whether it is cartoon t-shirts or chequered shirts buy him something he would wear often and remember you for. You can also gift accessories such as belts or wallets which he can use for daily wear. If you are gifting something useful you might want to ask him what he needs and buy something accordingly.

4) A Gift For Your Just Married Brother

Your brother has found his life partner so it's now time for you to shower some love on your bhaiya and bhabhi. You can gift lots of couple gifts such as watches or perfumes for couples available online. If they are the ones who love travelling and going out then a weekend getaway is a great option too. You can gift them hotel and/or flight tickets for two. A good romantic dinner or movie is also worth gifting. You can also gift your bhabhi a nice customized rakhi and an outfit that she would love to wear such as an ethnic wear suit, kurta or a gown.

5) A Gift For The Superhero Fan

If your brother is a Marvel or Harry Porter fan then buying a gift is easy for you. You can look for original merchandise that can be gifted. Various t shits, keychains, books etc that have his favourite superhero imprinted can be gifted. Your brother will love the fact that you remember what his interests are and you chose something that would match that. You can also go watch a movie with him of his favourite stars if that’s running in theatres this rakhi.

Things to remember when purchasing a gift for your sister or brother this Raksha Bandhan

Budget! Make sure you decide on a budget and purchase something that falls within that range. It's easy to get carried away and lose a track of your budget. A Raksha Bandhan gift need not be just expensive, ultimately it's the effort and intention that counts. So, do not worry if your budget is less, you can surely find something well within your budget. To save some time and money, you can purchase a gift in advance and buy during a sale to get the best offers.

Buy something useful rather than buying something that will just be a showpiece in your home. While pretty gifts are tempting, useful gifts make the most sense sometimes. The gift you give to your brother or sister reflects your love and affection for him/her so make sure you take some time and effort to gift something that he/she will cherish for a long time to come.

Celebrate this Raksha Bandhan with the choicest dry fruits and a special person. Every time you buy a Rakhi-special pack of Nutraj nuts & dry fruits, we will send a rakhi in your name to a child in an orphanage. Thus, you get to tie a rakhi to the hand of an orphan and make their day special. So spread the bond of love with those who need it the most and make it #ekanokhirakhi.