Raksha Bandhan is the festival of love and joy, the day is celebrated to remark the unconditional bond between siblings. Sibling relationships are among the most powerful links we may have since they form early in life and have a significant impact on how we develop emotionally. Our siblings teach us vital life lessons, such as how to establish attachment with people, develop our identity, and negotiate relationships.


The love and gratitude that siblings can have for one another cannot possibly be expressed in words, this is the reason the importance of Raksha Bandhan increases as it provides us with the chance to appreciate the happiness and memories we have shared.


When Is Raksha Bandhan 2022? 


Raksha Bandhan 2022 is celebrated annually on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan, according to the Panchang (Hindu Calendar). Since this time, the full moon occurs on both August 11th and August 12th. Beginning at 10.38 am on August 11 and ending at 7.05 am on August 12th, respectively, is Purnima Tithi. 


The Panchang states that Sawan Purnima will last all day on August 11th. So the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be on Thursday, 11th August 2022. 


Here are some ways in which you can make this day even more remarkable for your sibling: 


Try Cooking Their Favorite Dish: One of the nicest gifts one can give is food, and what better way to make a special event memorable and pleasant than with a special dinner prepared for someone important? Make your brother or sister feel special this year by cooking their favourite dish, notice or record their reactions and share it on social media. 


Recreate Old Memories: Memories, glimpses of the past, are something that makes us remind where we are from and how long we have come. We share our childhood with siblings, it is them and the time shared with them that helps us shape our personality as an adult. If you want to try something different this year, try recreating memories. In simpler terms, recreate a moment from the past (you can express it as per your creativity, compose and sing a song, articulate the memories into words, create a poem, etc), and take a picture of you and your sibling as children (it can be your favourite) and recreate the pose and capture the moment. 


Gift Something That Has A Past Relevance: Childhood and memories are full of stories, the significance of Raksha Bandhan is all about cherishing the relationship that you have with your siblings. The best and the most beautiful gift for this occasion could be something that has relevance and specific memory of your childhood. 


Leave Old Grudges: People who love and care are more likely to disappoint one another. Love costs so many things, sacrifices, adjustments, and not to forget grudges too. If you and your sibling are dealing with a rough patch, the best gift that you can give not just to your sibling but to yourself and your family is to leave the grudges behind and take a step forward to embrace the bond and leave all the complaints behind. 


Be With Your Family (Physically/Virtually): No matter what, the main joy of festivals is with the family (which is why traffic is at its highest during festivals). In India, it is so evident that one must celebrate the event with their family that hardly anyone even talks about it. However, there are some people who are unable to make it up to their family with their presence. In these cases, no issues; what matters is your effort and willingness to be with the family. Video call your siblings and set aside some time for them.


Other Gifts Options That You Can Explore: If it is a ritual for you to gift something to your sibling every Raksha Bandhan, do not disappoint them this time as well, here are some of the other gift options that you can go with: 



  • Sweets/Chocolate Gift Hamper

  • Know their need and then gift 

  • Headphones

  • Kindle

  • Footwear: Shoes/Sandles

  • Customised twin dresses