Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that is celebrated during Holi or Diwali. Besides, the festivities of Bhai Dooj are similar to the Raksha Bandhan ones – including sisters applying tikka on her brother’s forehead. Both brother and sister exchange gifts as part of the festivities too.
The origins of Bhai Dooj festival are traceable back to when Lord Krishna paid a visit to his sister Subhadra after slaughtering Narakasura, who was an evil demon. To welcome her brother, Subhadra served flowers and sweets to him and put tikka on his forehead as well.
Now, searching an ideal gift to give to your brother can get confusing with the array of gifting options available. Even so, we have compiled a list to make your search easy.
- Attractive Cushions
Gifting cushions are a good way of expressing love to your brother. Also, he can use the cushion when watching television or studying. However, think of adding a caption such as ‘My Brother, the Best’, or on the same lines, to show your appreciation towards him.
- Innovative Coffee Mugs
Another way of gifting presents with a lovable message is via coffee mugs. Yes, add captions such as ‘World’s Best Brother’ to show him how much you love him.
- Good luck souvenirs
To wish your brother good luck, gifting the Buddha statue and bamboo plant is one of the best options. Among other lucky souvenirs that you can gift your brother are the Japanese Omamari amulets.
- Exclusive Perfume Sets
Perfume sets of renowned brands (or his favourite brand) are one of the perfect Bhai Dooj gifts that a sister can give her brother. And momentous occasions such as Bhai Dooj make the gift even more special for the brothers.
- Customized Passport Cover
For his travel expeditions, a passport cover can be useful to your brother. However, if presenting during Bhai Dooj, then customize the gift by embossing his name on the cover.
- Delectable Dry Fruits and Sweets
Surely, brothers and sisters feed sweets to each other during the Bhai Dooj celebrations. Though, you could consider giving a sweets hamper to your brother as well. Only make sure that he loves the sweets that you intend on gifting.
- Handy Fitness Equipment
Is your brother a fitness freak? If yes, then consider gifting him fitness equipment such as dumbbell sets, treadmills, exercise bikes, kettlebells, gym ball, rope sets, super gym, among others. Investing in fitness is a worthwhile investment and your brother will surely be grateful to see how thoughtful you are.
- Yummy Chocolates
If your brother loves chocolates, then a chocolate bouquet is a good Bhai Dooj gift. Also, distinctively gift his favorite chocolates, with a cute message, so he gives you his best smiles on opening your gift.
- Assorted Gift Hampers
An assortment of chocolates, sweets, dry fruits, with a bamboo plant (for good fortune), makes for an attractive gift for your brother this Bhai Dooj too. More so, you can have the entire package that includes the Bhai Dooj tikka, diyas and a heartfelt message for a momentous gift.
- Personalized Blankets
Personalized blankets that carry a special message from you to your brother are unique gifts as well. Also, gifting blankets from one of his favourite brands is sure to light up his face when he opens his special package.
- Classic Gold and Silver Coins
The epitome of class is the solid coin that is composed of pure gold. Now, both gold and silver coins are available in weights ranging from 5g to 20g. And they are considered good luck symbols, embodying peace and prosperity.
All in all, you have an array of options to gift your brother on Bhai Dooj this season. However, you can make the festival even more special for your brother by giving him something that he will cherish.