Rakshabandhan is a pan-Indian festival now; the bond of siblings celebrated all over the country. It is about the bond and also about Rakhi gifts to give and not to give. Rakshabandhan is also a time when people wish their siblings on social media send out social messages – here’s what everyone was saying this year:
Everyone was wishing everyone
There were personal celebrations as well as events where one’s own sister(s) could not remain present.
This!
Some siblings are not human, but very much a part of the family.
So when the sister ties a rakhi on the wrist of her brother, there are gifts to be given. They can be chocolates.
A cash gift may not be very imaginative, but is always appreciated.
Cash means that the sister can get herself what she really wants.
There can be a mismatch between reality and expectation at times.
Not sure when, but later.
Modest expenses there – good use made of Rs. 80.
Yes that’s really cute how that little one is playing make-believe and the older kids are humouring her. But do see what happens in the end.
It is a bit of a sexist trope that girls want to wish boys.
Boys don’t. Stereotype? Undoubtedly. But then social media is all about stereotypes.
He thought something and she thought something else. It can happen.
This idea to respect all women not just sisters online (and offline I might add)... this is a great idea for Rakshabandhan – and for all other days of the year!
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