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In most households, Rakhi is a brother-sister affair. In ours, it’s a sister-sister event, and it’s glorious. I’ve never had a brother, but I’ve also never felt like I’m missing out. My younger sister and I have been tying rakhi to each other for years now, and trust me, the sibling bond doesn’t require a Y chromosome, just the ability to love each other deeply while still fighting over the last slice of pizza.
The only twist? Our third sibling, Amazon, has become an equally important part of the celebration. Because, let’s be honest, in today’s world, no festival feels complete without at least one cardboard box arriving at your doorstep.
Our Rakhi mornings are sacred. We set up the thali, light a diya, exchange rakhis, and bless each other with the most sincere wish of all, “May your eyeliner always be even.”
There’s tilak, sweets, and a little emotional moment before we break into laughter over something silly, like remembering last year’s rakhi where my sister’s gift was “emotional support” because she was broke.
But here’s where Amazon sneaks into the frame. Over the years, our post-ceremony tradition has been to open our gifts, and while sometimes they’re bought in actual stores, more often than not, they arrive courtesy of an online delivery. Because why roam the streets when an algorithm can find the perfect scented candle or tote bag?
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Amazon doesn’t replace the love between us, but it plays a solid supporting role. It’s the sibling who ensures the gift arrives on time, even if we’re too busy or too far apart. And honestly, it’s the one “family member” that never forgets the date, never gets stuck in traffic, and never says, “I’ll give your gift later.”
Plus, it saves us from the awkwardness of pretending to like something bought in a panic from the local market. Now, we just browse each other’s wishlists and click “Buy Now.” Thoughtful and convenient.
The beauty of a sister-sister rakhi is that we don’t have to stick to the “sister protects, brother gives gift” template. We both tie rakhis, we both give gifts, and we both tease each other mercilessly. Some years, my sister splurges on me; other years, I spoil her. Either way, we make it about celebrating the bond, not about who spends more.
Amazon just makes sure the spoiling part is easier.
By the time Rakhi ends, our wrists are adorned with colourful threads, our stomachs full of sweets, and our phones buzzing with “Out for Delivery” updates. It’s not that Amazon is our real brother, it’s that it’s the perfect assistant to our sisterhood, making sure love and gifts arrive right on schedule.
Because in our home, Rakhi isn’t about following tradition to the letter, it’s about keeping the spirit alive, laughing a lot, eating even more, and celebrating the fact that no matter how much we grow up, we’ll always have each other’s backs… with a little help from a certain online sibling.
Sources: Blogger’s own opinion
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