Make Bhai Dooj Special for Your Sis

Bhai Dooj is a festival after Diwali celebrating the brother-sister bond. The legend goes that Lord Krishna visited sister Subhadra after killing the demon Narkasur, and she welcomed him with a tilak on his forehead. On Bhai Dooj, sisters apply tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for their brothers, who shower their sisters with gifts. So what are you planning for your sister this Bhai Dooj? Well, there are plenty of occasions to gift your sister but Bhai Dooj is an equally special one. We handpick some fantastic gift ideas.

Diamonds are forever
When Marilyn Monroe sang ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’, she really was true! Bring on some sparkle in your sister’s life and gift her diamond jewellery. There are a plethora of contemporary designs available online these days at stealing prices. Go and order for a pair of earrings or a pendant and get ready to see the glow on her face!

Wardrobe Chic
Yes, you are absolutely aware of your sister’s love for clothes and all things fashion but you can’t decide what to buy. We’d suggest pick something that you don’t have to worry about, so clothes are NO-NO. Choose a fashion accessory, a wallet or an elegant clutch may be? If she has been looking to buy an uber watch, then surprise her with one. All you have got to do is log on to Giftease and order it!

What an experience!

You have been there and done that, when it comes to material gifts for your sister. Hop on to the experience gifts bandwagon as it’s pretty easy and exclusive too! Gift a Spa Day to cool her off after a hectic Diwali week. You just have to pick the tab online and present her the voucher. And your sister gets to choose her treatment and even brag about your gift to her friends. Now that’s a cool brother every girl would want. 

Flowers and Chocolates
Classic buys to top up any gifts for your sister; remember most women love flowers whether it’s your sister, mother, wife or girlfriend.

Bhai Dooj Gifts for Brother

Bhai Dooj symbolizes the undying love, affection and commitment between a brother and sister. Unlike Rakshabandhan, where the brother vows to protect the sister, Bhai Dooj is where the sister puts a tikka on the brother’s forehead to ward off evil spirits and keep him safe.

What makes Bhai Dooj an even happier occasion is that it falls on the last day of Diwali. Families gather together to celebrate this eternal bond making it a befitting end to the festive season. The siblings also exchange gifts on this day.

At Giftease, we have done half your work by listing out some unique gift ideas for your brother this Bhai Dooj.

Since Bhai Dooj is all about protecting the brother, what better way to do it than gift him an idol of Lord Ganesh to remove obstacles and bestow buddhi on your brother? You can choose from a range of hand painted figures to ganeshji in a frame or studded with stones

 The most important aspect of gifting is the thought that goes into it. You can gift your brother any watch or you can gift him the latest analog watch from a good brand like Titan or a bright coloured watch with a quirky message from Fastrack. Don’t be stingy. Buy your brother the best!

Gift him a quality leather wallet or card holder to hold all his usual array of receipts and cards. Slim wallets are the latest trend. Slimmer than the traditional version, they are just enough to hold what he might need for a night out.

Women love to smell good. But guys today are not far behind. All guys wear some sort of EDT, deodorant or cologne. So this is one category you can safely invest in.  

Gadget gifts and accessories for men is also a great choice. There is a wide range you can choose from. Mouse pads, I pad covers, hard disks, laptop sleeves, USB hub and phone cases. You can choose from sober to wild prints for any of these making it fun for you as well while shopping.

With the market overflowing with unique gift ideas thanks to Giftease, there is no excuse to gift your brother something mundane this Bhai Dooj.

Diwali Bhai Dooj Gifts for Sister

Bhaiyya-Duj, Bhau-Bij, Bhai Phota, Bhatri Ditya, Bhai Tika, Bhathru Dwitiya and Yama Dwitiya are just some of the names Bhai Dooj is known as in various parts of India. This signifies the importance this tradition holds. Nowhere is the brother sister bond celebrated with such love and grandeur.

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the last day of Diwali. The legend goes that Yamaraj, the God of death, went to visit his sister's house, Yami. She welcomed him by putting an auspicious mark on his forehead for his welfare. He was pleased and proclaimed that every year, on the dooj day, if a sister puts a tilak on her brother's forehead, then no one can harm her brother. The tilak symbolizes the sister’s love and is meant to ward off evil and misfortune. Performing an aarti of the brother is also important. Since the sister does so much, the brother also vows to protect her and expresses this sentiment in the form of a gift making it fun for the siblings.

Here are some ideas on what to gift your sister this Bhai Dooj.

1. Trendy Times – If she is a fashionable one, then you know she has to have a watch to match every occasion. Gift your sister a snazzy neon coloured watch if she is bold or a delicate pearl strap watch to appeal to her traditional side. Either way she will sing your praises
2. Bling on – Feeling rich this Bhai Dooj? Indulge your sister with some gold and silver jewellery. A silver coin, gold earrings, diamond pendants or a necklace all go a long way to show her you care. Make it extra special and engrave a personalized message on the jewellery.
3. Bag it! – Girls can never have too many bags so you know it is a safe bet to gift your sister a bag. Choose from quirky kitsch prints, leather handbags, flex tote bags, wallets, clutch bags and so many other varieties of bags to choose from
4. Sugar coated love – Chocolates are everyone’s favourite gift. They make you feel special and express your love like nothing else can. Send your sister to her happy place this bhai dooj. Gift her a box of yummy chocolates
5. Accessorize, accessorize – A dull gold kada for her delicate wrist, a nose pin to complete her “I am so cool’ look, a necklace set to match the new outfit she purchased are all great gift ideas. Fashion accessories are affordable and trendy. Light on your pocket and double’s your sister’s joy.

It is not daily that you get an opportunity to tell your sister how much she means to you. Express your love this Bhai Dooj and strengthen the bond for life.