Each August, as the monsoon clings to the skies and mango season begins to fade, families across India prepare for a day that belongs not to grand gestures or loud celebration, but to something quieter, older, and infinitely personal. Raksha Bandhan is not merely a festival; it is a ritual of remembrance and gifts that touch hearts.
Raksha Bandhan Gifts: A Celebration Of Sibling Bonds
A silken thread tied on the wrist might seem fragile, but it carries with it generations of emotional history and of shared secrets, adolescent quarrels, inside jokes, and unspoken promises. For millions, it is the most intimate day of the year.
At the heart of Raksha Bandhan is a gift. The brother-sister bond that Raksha Bandhan honours is not defined by tradition alone. It evolves, as all relationships do. In urban households and across WhatsApp chats, in long-distance calls and carefully curated care packages, the spirit of gifting during Rakhi has become less about price tags and more about affection.
Gone are the days when gifting meant a box of kaju katli or a wad of cash handed over after the ritual. Today’s gifting is thoughtful and often, emotionally loaded. Whether it’s a wellness hamper that says “I want you to take care of yourself” or a vintage vinyl that echoes a shared childhood playlist, the present is never just a present.
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10 Raksha Bandhan Gifts That Say ‘I Know You, And I Love You’
1. Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick
At Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, Raksha Bandhan isn’t just a festival, it’s a full-sensory homage to tradition. The 2025 mithai collection walks a delicate line between reverence and reinvention. You’ll find their now-iconic Mangolava Sandesh which is bold and unapologetically modern. You can also buy their Rakhi Bandhan Sandesh, delicately embossed with motifs that say more than words.
Where: Available On Website
Cost: ₹236 onwards
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2. Klava
This 500g box of premium, vegetarian baklava from Klava flips the script on Indian sweets entirely. Layers of pistachio, cashew-walnut and chocolate mix and match to create this heavenly dish. Each layered with golden phyllo and wrapped in restrained sweetness. It’s a treat that sits well with siblings who’ve outgrown sugar rushes but still crave nostalgia in every bite.
Where: Available on Swiggy and Zomato
Cost: ₹2,100
3. Banaraswala
There’s mithai, and then there’s Banaraswala. Starting at ₹129, these boxes don’t pretend to be ‘gourmet,’ they’re just real. Tamatar chaat that reminds you of summer trips to nani’s house and Rabdi fills this festival of sweetness. Plus, they’ll courier your rakhi with the box, so even if you’re halfway across the country, the gesture lands exactly where it should.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹129
4. Kumaon & I Gin
There are siblings you high-five, and then there are siblings you raise a toast with. If you guys are this dynamic duo, we have got the perfect Raksha Bandhan gifts for you! This slow-distilled gin is layered with galgal, timur berry, and black turmeric: flavours that just go along each other. It is ideal for the ones who know that Raksha Bandhan isn’t just about tradition, it’s about knowing what hits home.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹2,700–₹3,525
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5. Supertails
If your sibling’s plus one is a furry companion who gets more birthday cakes than you ever did, then out of all the Raksha Bandhan gifts out there, this is the one for you. A rakhi for pets (yes, really), treats, and a ₹50 donation from every purchase that funds vaccinations for street dogs, this is not some prank, this is the Supertails magic.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹299
6. UNTAM3D
Some siblings thrive on spreadsheets, others on skincare routines. For the one who knows their ceramides from their SPFs, UNTAM3D’s Rakhi-exclusive skincare set is a no-brainer. A retinol-vitamin C blend for night, broad-spectrum protection for day. These Raksha Bandhan gifts are less about beauty and more about intention, because glowing skin is great, but being seen and cared for? Even better!
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹2,646
7. Khoya Mithai
This isn’t one of your average Raksha Bandhan gifts. The Sibling Soirée Hamper by Khoya is built for brothers who like balance: three artisanal mithais, saffron-kissed paan mukhwas, Medjoul date bars, nuts, and a rakhi set that defines the festive feeling. There’s care in every layer, enough to make even the introvert sibling pause and smile.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹1,750
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8. Bakingo
Bakingo serves on the policy: cake-first and unapologetically festive. Whether it’s a Mango Passion Fruit Bento Cake with a fondant rakhi disc, a Choco Praline box laced with almond and raspberry, or the Biscoff peda from their Indian fusion dessert set, it hits the sweet spot between childhood memory and adult craving. Also, it’s 100% eggless, representing a genre of sweet and savory Raksha Bandhan gifts.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹700-₹1600
9. Parsi Dairy Farm
There’s a very specific kind of joy in unwrapping a gift from Parsi Dairy Farm. The mithai is classic:kaju katli that doesn’t melt into mush and pedas with gooey texture. But it’s the throwback chivda, the chocolate fudge, and their iconic toffees that does the job. Rakhi may last a day, but this kind of gifting lingers in memory for long.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹999
10. La Pink – Perfume Gift Set for Him
Rethinking Raksha Bandhan gifts for your bro? Skip the socks! Here’s a four-pack of French-crafted perfumes that actually smell expensive. Clean bottles, strong base notes, 20% pure perfume oil, and none of the aftershave mess. It is for the brother who likes his style measured and prefers the clean aesthetic.
Where: Available on Website
Cost: ₹1,499
And when the rituals are done and the last of the mithai has disappeared, what lingers is not the ribbon or the thread, but the thought. The act of choosing and of giving.
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