Raksha Bandhan is not just an occasion to celebrate the bond between brother and sister.
It's also a great time to bring out those lovely traditional outfits that are otherwise tucked away in your closet.
You can merge contemporary with traditional, even as you champion your love for the flared anarkali, the elegant Kanjivaram, the delicate Chanderi or the rustic kurta set.
A bindi or chandbali, a glossy pout or gold jhumkas are the perfect extra touch!
These models show you how to let your outfit take the front seat at a family gathering.
Shubra Aiyappa keeps it simple -- all she adds are a pair of earrings and a gajra of sweet-smelling mogras.
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Here's a glorious Chanderi that's perfect for Raksha Bandhan.
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Let Candice Pinto serve as inspiration :)
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Instead of the regular bejewelled accessories, she opts for an elaborate hand chain.
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An instant mood-lifter!
Photograph: Kind courtesy Hasleen Kaur/Instagram
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