Rakhi/ Raksha Bandhan 2013

Rakhi/ Raksha Bandhan is an important festival of the Hindu religion, and it has its roots in the Epics and Vedas. Rakhi has been celebrated since time immemorial, in ancient India, and till today. The festival signifies the deep bond and love between sister and brother. Although the exact origin of Raksha Bandhan is not clear here are some of the stories related to the origin of Raksha Bandhan.

The Legend of Goddess Laxmi and King Bali

According to Hindu mythology it is said that Lord Vishnu left his abode to protect King Bali's Kingdom from the demon. But Goddess Laxmi wanted to be with her husband and went to King Bali in a disguise of Brahman women and asked for shelter. During the celebration of Shravan Purnima she tied Rakhi on the wrist of King Bali and revealed him the truth. The King touched by this act promised Goddess Laxmi that he will help her whenever she wants.

Indian History

Indian History states that the Rajputh Queens use to send Rakhi to Mughal Kings during war and in turn they promised their sisters to protect them.

Yama and Yamuna

Another story states that Yamuna tied rakhi Toyama (Lord of Death). Yama was so touched by this act that he declared whoever gets his hand tied with Rakhi and promise his sister to protect her would be bestowed with immortality.

There are numerous other stories related to the origin of Raksha Bandhan but whatever be the story the day has become a symbol for the love of brother and sister.

Every year on the full moon day in the Hindu month of shravana rakhi is celebrated. When is rakhi 2013? Rakhi in 2013 is celebrated on 21st August.

Significance of Raksha Bandhan

The depth of love in the brother-sister relationship is indicated by two words of Raksha and Bandhan. They are the epitome of strong blood bonded chords between both of them. The significance of Raksha Bandhan is very important in the life of an Indian. The festival of Raksha Bandhan signifies the strong bond between sister and brother. The significance of Raksha Bandhan can be understood by its rituals and traditions. Raksha Bandhan means “bond of protection” and it is a tradition that sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and in turn they promise to protect them in any crucial situation.

Rakhi gift ideas

On the set Muhurat, they tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brother and perform their Arti. She then makes her brother eat a piece of mithai (sweet). This sweet refers to the sweetness their relationship engrosses and has kept since the childhood days. Gifts are exchanged between brothers and sisters and this is the way they show their love for each other.

Traditional and fancy Rakhis are good for elder brothers. They also like floral Rakhis. Besides, ultra modern ones like satin ribbon Rakhis, beaded Rakhis and Rakhis with wristwatch designs are appreciated too. The Rakhi shopping is not limited to typical Rakhi thread shopping, people also purchase varied gifts for Rakhi celebration. They also purchase new clothes.Rakhi sweets and fruits shopping hold the center stage for the Rakhi day.

Online Raksha Bandhan gifts

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Gifts to Sister - Jewelry Collections, Sister Combos 

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FATHERS DAY 2013

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HISTORY OF FATHERS DAY :

 Father’s Day is celebrated on 3rd Sunday in June. The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father's Day while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a courageous, selfless, and loving man. Sonora's father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June 1910.

     At about the same time in various towns and cities across American other people were beginning to celebrate a "father's day." In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Roses are the Father's Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.

      Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored on Father's Day.

SIGNIFICANCE OF FATHERS DAY :

The significance of Father’s Day is related directly to the position of a father in the family as well as in the society. Every child needs both father and mother in order to get a good mental health. In the primary stages, both father and mother remain responsible for taking some important decisions related to the education and growing up of the child. At the present time, most of the countries have patriarchal societies and because of this the fathers play the leading role in taking the above mentioned decisions.

GIFTS FOR FATHERS DAY :

On the great occasion of fathers day get exclusive gifts wrapped with your warmth delivered to any destination through online marts. Online services like www.giftagift.com make the order of delivering fathers day gifts a hassle free task. It promises to give your money's worth. Choose from a wide rage of Gifts and send Fathers Day Gifts to India through Giftagift.com. Some of the gifts like Fathers day specials, Sweets & savouries, Cakes & Flowers, Techno Gifts

Send Mothers Day Gifts Online - 2013

When is mothers day 2013???

In 2013, Mother’s Day arrives on sunday May 12th. Whereas in UK it is joyously celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Mother’s Day falls on different dates in different countries. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. At present, besides US Mothers Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in several countries which include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, and Turkey.

Why mothers day celebrated???

Mother is that special person in our life without whom our existence would not be possible. In honor of this person who is the embodiment of life, people all over the world celebrate Mother's Day.

Gift Ideas for mothers day

Mother’s day is a celebration of all mothers. It is a time for families to come together, and for children show their love and gratitude by giving cards, flowers and perhaps gifts or crafts. So this season if you're planning to send mothers day gifts to India, then www.giftagift.com is gearing up the same. Giftagift offers a brilliant range of Mother's Days Gifts like Sarees, Books, Flowers, and Cakes, Mobile phones, Gold and Diamond jewellery in the form of personalized Mothers Day gifts.

   

Gift your mother some Jewellery & apparels such as a bracelet or necklace which will make her thrilled. As she may not expect this from her children, she will definitely keep this ornament as one of the most precious gift.

   

Gifts like Home appliances will also be of immense help to her in making the work easy and saving time as well.

   

Gifting your mom with Gift cheques & hampers for shopping will be of immense use so that she can pick up her own choice of clothes.

   

Mother’s day gifts ideas may also include some electronic items like a DVD set of any television or a cell phone so that she can make vital use of it. However, buying anything that is only and only for her will make this day more special. The entirety of this day is cantered on giving something valuable to her to reveal your appreciation and that should be cherished life long is the main intention, hence think well and buy gifts.

Ugadi 2013 or Yugadi date in 2013

Ugadi 2013 marks the beginning of vijaya nama samvatsara in Hindu Panchangam. Ugadi 2013 date is 11th April, Thursday. Ugadi or Yugadi means the beginning of an era. In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the festival of Ugadi heralds the start of a New Year.

Significance of Ugadi
Ugadi is believed to be the day when Brahma - the Creator, in the Hindu Trinity - formed the universe. During Ramayana period, the New Year was being celebrated on the first day of Uttharayana. So, Chaitra was the 12th month. Varahamihira, a saint who lived in sixth century, started a new method of celebrating New Year on Chaitra Shuddha Prathipade. Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions made for the New Year. 

What are the rituals and customs of ugadi festival?

Ugadi pooja

Ganapati Puja, Lakshmi Narayana Puja, Uma Maheshwara Puja, Vani Hiranyagarbha Puja, Shachi Indra Puja, Arundathi Vasishta Puja, etc are also performed on Ugadi for happiness and prosperity

Ugadi pachadi

Ugadi is specially associated with what is called Ugadi pachadi in Telugu. Which is a combination of ingredients having 6 different tastes or flavors used in cookery commonly known as Shadruchulu, producing a delightful concoction of different tastes? It is a mixture which is prepared with: (1) Tender flowers of fresh white neem (2) Sugar/jaggery or small pieces of sugarcane or cane juice. (3) Small pieces of tender raw mangoes.(4) Fresh tamarind juice.(5) Pieces of fresh green chilies and(6) a pinch of salt. This admixture of sweet and bitter symbolizes life itself. It has its ups and down, joys and sorrows, pleasures and pains, all of which need to be accepted with equanimity.

Ugadi panchanga sharavanam

On this day evening Panchanga Sharavanam is done. Panchanga Shravanam means hearing astrology predictions of the year by the Brahmins.

Send ugadi gifts  to loved ones

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Valentine’s Day, a Lovable Day for Lovers

Valentine’s Day is the day to cherish love and share the intimate feelings of togetherness with your loved ones. Love is a beautiful word that brings life to a relation. There is a lot that happens around and across the cities while the day to celebrate love really nears you from the week ahead. The trend of rejoicing Valentine’s Day begins from 7^th Feb to 14^th Feb. The total week is celebrated with happy gestures from Rose Day (Feb 7), Propose Day (Feb 8), Chocolate Day (Feb 9) Teddy Day (Feb 10), Promise Day (Feb 11), Hug Day (Feb 12), Kiss Day ( Feb 13) to the most awaiting day to cherish and shower love on your loved ones,  the one and only Valentine’s Day( Feb 14).

Love is a relationship between two souls that connects hearts even in distant places. It creates a place for emotions and sharing bondage between two individuals. Valentines days has got its own charm among youngsters and college students. They want to celebrate the occasion in the most splendid way by gifting lovable gifts to their lovers. There are even few lovers who have distanced from their lovers due to professions and other personal reasons to abroad. For many such lovers who are away from their hometown and want to wish and gift their lovers in their true spirits, here a brilliant idea of gifting through online portals. Online gift portals have a treasure of gifts to shower your lover with the right kind of gesture you want to express and explore on the great occasion of Valentine’s Day.

You can send Valentine’s Day Flowers, a gift basket filled with cakes and Premium chocolates, Branded Wrist Watches, Freshly bakes cookies, Fancy Jewellery, Designer Apparels and many more as wonderful gifts on the lovely occasion of Valentine’s Day. You can sit at any corner point of the world and send it to you lover in India. Giftagift is a online gifting portal that has special section for Valentine’s Day 2013 Gift Ideas like: Designer cakes, Fresh Flowers, Heart Shape Cakes, Decorative Cakes, Fresh Flowers, ValentineArrangements, Valentine’s Day Gifts, Gift Vochers, Couple Gifts, Gifts for Her, Apparels, Branded Perfumes, Handbags, Gifts for Him, Love gifts, Jewelry, Bangles & Bracelets, Earrings & Pendants, Valentine Chocolates & Teddy Bears, Soft Teddies, Homemade Chocolates, Techno Gifts, Valentine's DayHampers.

If you are planning to send your gesture of love and care to your lover in India, Please feel free to visit http://www.giftagift.com/valentinesday.aspx and send Valentine’s Day Gifts to India from USA. People from India can also send beautiful gifts to your NRI’s friends to express the love and passion of emotion for the coming occasion of Valentine’s Day. You can find a wide variety of gifts that can excite your lovers abroad with the great pleasure of receiving your gifts.

You can be anywhere away from your lover. There are many ways to express love to them in the present day technology and communications systems. Be the first to surprise your lover with a heart winning gift of love, gestures and emotions.

NEW YEAR GIFT IDEAS 2013

New Year is celebrated the world over on 1^st of January every year. New Year is the moment which says good bye to the passing year. Its time to welcome New Year 2013 with joy and happiness. With new hopes and aspirations, it also offers a chance to greet and strengthen relationships. Indians in India and NRIs abroad celebrate it with fanfare and splendor  A special time for everyone, many find ways to reach out to relatives and friends through gifts and greeting cards.

If you belong to those who love to send New Year gifts and online greeting cards to your dear ones, you would love to read further. This New Year, simply forget the conventional way of buying gifts by visiting malls and stores located miles away from home. Just connect to the Internet and a few clicks at the right website like GiftaGift.com can do wonders. Send New Year 2013 Gifts to India from USA while sitting at home. It’s effortless and fun as well. Just go through the thousands of gift options, and order gifts online at the most reasonable prices. And the best part – it’s delivered on the day you want.

Missed Father’s Day in 2012? Worry not. New Year 2013 Gift for Dad is the best way to compensate. At GiftaGift.com, you can make his New Year gift truly memorable. From general gifts such as watches to very personal ones such as high-end mobile phones, cameras and lots more - you get it all. Continuing about men, there are suitable New Year 2012 Gift Ideas for your brother, and even boyfriend!

For general friends, you can send New Year special gifts such as Chocolate & black forest cakes, New year premium cakes, New year egg less cakes, New year fresh flowers, Fruits, Flower combos, Cakecombos, New year hampers, Dairies & organizers, Perfumes, Branded pens, Gift coupons, jewelry, Techno gifts, Smart phones, sweets, Dry fruits, Savories, – conveniently from GiftaGift.com.

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At Giftagift.com, you can satiate your longing to send only the most stimulating gifts. From Christmas specific such as Xmas trees and Jesus Christ frames to musical items and so on – if you have it in mind you can easily find it here. If you want to spread fragrance, send flowers from a wide range at Giftagift.com. If you want to add sweetness in somebody’s life, gift him/her lip-smacking sweets and savouries that are hygienically prepared and lovingly packed and sent. 

Like lamps and Diwali go together so also Christmas and cakes are inseparable. At Giftagift.com you will find the rare, once-a-year kind Designer Cakes with royal icing, almond icing, cashew nut toppings and so on. You can also order Yule Log cakes which are a must at this time of the season. What’s more, the cakes and gifts available at the site are such as Rich plum cakes, Candles &  stands, Xmas crystal gifts, Xmas divinity gifts, Xmas hampers. After all, for a significant occasion like Christmas, the cakes you send to someone should be the best that is available