Womens Ruby, the Pirate Beauty Costume (small or large)

Her beauty has caused many to walk the plank! Ruby, the Pirate Beauty costume features an off-the-shoulder blouse with long, puffy white sleeves, a tie bodice, matching skirt and a red and white striped hip sash. Includes: pirate blouse, pirate skirt with jagged hem, red and white hip wrap and head tie. Sizing Information: Small (6-8) - Height: 67", Waist: 27", Hip: 37", Chest: 36", Large (10-12) - Height: 68", Waist: 30", Hip: 40", Chest: 39"

Rakhi is a sacred thread tied on the wrist of a brother by a sister on the eve of Raksha Bandhan in India. Considered one of the popular festivals in India, Raksha Bandhan is basically a North Indian festival that reinstates the sibling bond especially between a brother and a sister. Love is expressed by the way of tying Rakhi on a brother's wrist where by the brother takes upon the responsibility of his sister's protection. This tradition has trickled through centuries of customs and rituals. It is celebrated with lot of spirit and is not limited to any particular state though north Indian states head the list of predominance.

The history of Raksha Bandhan can be traced back to the medieval era. During those times, the fragile thread of Rakhi exemplified spiritual bonding between the siblings. According to a legend, Rani Karnawati (widowed queen of Chittor) defended her region by sending a Rakhi to Emperor Humayun who was moved by the gesture. The history of India is replete with such events where Rakhi saved the day for many as it initiated bonds or made the bonds stronger than before. Though in the recent times, the occasion is especially known for strengthening brother-sister bond, in the past this wasn't the case.

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is normally celebrated on the Shravan Purnima or the full moon day in the month of Shravan (August according to English calendar). The impact of the festival is such that it caught the attention of the literature Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as he popularized the event of Rakhi by conducting Rakhi Mohotsava, symbol of peace and harmony. He called upon to spread the message of brotherhood everywhere through this festival. The importance and significance of Rakhi festival can be understood by the way it is celebrated in the different regions of India and is popular by different names.

Rakhi Celebrations in India start much before the onset of the real day. The markets are crowded with a variety of Rakhi designs. There are so many Rakhi gift ideas flooding the market at this time, it becomes impossible when it comes to testing your choice. You don't really have to go over board in terms of budget because in the end it is the heart that matters and not money. Right from garments to gadgets, you can get anything for the purpose of gifting. You only have to analyze the taste of your sibling to pick up from the host of Rakhi gift ideas.

Wish you all a very happy Raksha Bandhan

Also wish your brother and sister on this auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with Dgreetings.

Celebrate the purity of love between brother and sister, Rakhi Wishes.

Rakhi "Bhai Behen ka tyohar"