Rakhi is a happy festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters but includes also the bond between cousins and friends in general. Raksha Bandhan 2009 falls on August 5.
As joyous as the occasion are the many Rakhi greeting cards that are available online. Below is a selection of useful Raksha Bandhan websites, Rakhi ecards and popular Raksha Bandhan greetings.
General Raksha Bandhan Greetings
Though there are messages tailored for brothers and sisters, there are a few – apart from simply saying “Happy Rakhi!” or “Happy Raksha Bandhan!” – that can be wished by either sibling. Here’s a brief selection:
- Wishing you lots of love and happiness on Raksha Bandhan.
- This Rakhi symbolizes the special bond we share; close by or far away, wherever you are, you are always close to my heart and my best wishes are always with you.
- Near or far wherever you are, my best wishes are with you - May success and joy be yours every day.
Websites that Offer Free Raksha Bandhan Cards
Electronic Rakhi cards for any occasion can be found online: virtual Rakhis, first Rakhis, interactive Rakhi cards, animated Raksha Bandhan greetings, Rakhi greetings for cousins, even e-cards for wishing a belated Raksha Bandhan and thank you cards. Most of them are animated and with sound, so setting the computer volume low may be advisable.
The RakshaBandhan-cards website offers a wide range of Raksha Bandhan greetings for children and adults.
123greetings has a good selection of animated greeting cards sorted by popularity and ranging from funny to sober in tone.
Dgreetings offers a range of animated Rakhi cards in English and Hindi, sorted by topics like “Miss You Brother/Sister,” “Love You Brother/Sister,” thank you notes, Rakhi poems and Rakhi songs.
Popular Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Sister to Brother
For those who prefer sending an email or a short note rather than a Rakhi card, here are a few suggestions for popular Rakhi greetings from sister to brother:
- A brother like you doubles for a special kind of friend. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- What better day than Raksha Bandhan to say: Bro, you are cool, fun and generous. And speaking of generosity…how about showing some on Rakhi?
- You make me laugh, you make me cry, you lift my spirits up when I’m down. / You make me smile and wipe away my frown. / You give strength, shade and support like an oak tree / Near or far wherever we are you’re a large part of me. / Thank you, brother, for everything!
Popular Rakhi Greetings from Brother to Sister
Brothers may give or send a readymade Raksha Bandhan card in return for the Rakhi received from the sister or can send an email or a note. Here are a few suggestions for Raksha Bandhan greetings from brother to sister:
- For a sister as sweet as you - sending you all my love and wishing that all your dreams come true.
- Memories may fade but my love for you will always be the same.
- To my Sis who is so sweet and special here’s my love and wishes for you - May each day to be filled with smiles and joy.
Formal Raksha Bandhan Greetings
Sending greetings to someone close, physically or emotionally, is always easier than to someone who is far away. Standard greetings make finding the right words easier. Below is a selection of three popular conventional Rakhi messages:
- The blessed day is here when sisters tie the thread, the tilak shines on brothers’ forehead. Good wishes for a long life are wished today, happy Raksha Bandhan here I say!
- It’s the occasion to celebrate our bond of love, a bond so strong and eternal. Dear Brother, you mean the world to me.
- The festival of Raksha Bandhan is the occasion to recollect the good times we have spent together; to cherish those beautiful memories and to strengthen the bond we share.
“Happy Rakhi!”, “Happy Raksha Bandhan” or “Subh Raksha Bandhan!” can be added after all wishes and messages. Regardless if picking a readymade Rakhi card or sending a simple message or even SMS, the recipient will be happy as long as one remembers to send it on August 5th.
Still confused? Find out about the meaning of Raksha Bandhan and other festivals like Diwali. Or how about the history of the bindi?
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