Choose A rakhi That Suits your Brothers Personality Best

By Bala Mishra 

Creativity is at its best when you visit any of the local markets in India at the time of Raksha Bandhan. A festival that celebrates the unconditional love and holy bond shared between brothers and sisters is mainly celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August).It’s all anout a simple ritual wherein a sister ties a sacred thread called 'Rakhi' on the brother's wrist by the and pray to God to bless her brother with long life and success. In return, brothers take an oath to protect their sisters from all the evils of the world. As per the budget and preferences of people, numerous styles and designs of rakhi are available in the market .Spolit for choice? As to which one to take…check out these broad categories and make your mind.

Know your brothers personality before choosing a rakhi for him. Tie the sacred thread in style by choosing from a wide variety of Rakhi available. So get ready to be spoilt for choices…

Personality: Firm Believer in Culture and Traditions

Mouli Rakhi:- Mouli is a sacred thread in red and yellow used in Hindu Dharma for tying onto the wrists while performing rites. This sacred thread is also known as 'Kalava'. This thread was used as during old times.
Shree-Om rakhi:- Designers keep on experimenting with the various material and demands of people. A rakhi thread with a symbol of 'Shree-om' and 'Swastika' are very much popular among people these days. Such rakhi leave a religious impression. So these rakhi are specially popular among religious people.

Resham Rakhi The most ancient variety of rakhi is Resham Rakhi. It is the most famous variety of rakhi present since ancestral period. Followed by cotton or silk threads, resham rakhi are soft in touch and shiny in appearance. These rakhi are heavily decorated and liked by people of all age group.

Personality: Loves to flaunt his status

Gold-Siver coated rakhi:- With the change in time, the simple thread of silk or cotton rakhi has transformed and evolved as a completely new Rakhi. Now-a-days, gold and silver are being used to beautify the most traditional form of rakhi thread. Rakhi, decorated with silver and golden coating enhance its overall look all the more beautiful and attractive. To get this one you need to place special orders to rakhi makers or jewellery shops.

Personality –Believes in astrology and miracles

Stones embedded Rakhi: - Find out what’s that lucky stone for your brother. And place an order to get a special rakhi done embedded with that precious stone. Embellished with the stone and beautifully decorated this is a rakhi he’s going to treasure. Later he can use the stone to get a ring or pendant done.

Personality –Mischief maker and fun filled

Musical rakhi:- One can also come across some stylish musical rakhi which play a special kind of music adding to overall fun of the festival. If your brother has been the kind whose always in for mischief gift him a musical rakhi…Time to get naughty and add a zing of fun.

Personality-Decent guy , the gentleman

Floral/Zari rakhi:- Floral rakhi consists of small or big flowers that makes them extremely beautiful. Such rakhi have a touch of ancientness. While Zari rakhi are mainly created from zari threads the floral rakhi is made out of various decorative items. Use of zari in the middle part or the base of Rakhi is primarily because of its shiny nature.

Beads rakhi: - Gradually, the simple rakhi started getting more decorative. The manufacturer started embellishing the rakhi thread with various different materials. The most widely used material used to beautify rakhi thread are beads.Beaded rakhi have a unique tribal appearance.

Personality-Kid at heart or a real kid

Cartoon Rakhi
In such types of Rakhis, the cartoon characters are prominent designs over the Rakhi thread. These characters are generally popular cartons like Micky mouse, Donald duck, Tweety, Mogli, Casper, Shaktiman or any other character popular among the children. These kinds of Rakhis are meant for kids.

So there you go to make your brother realize how well you know him and how sure you are about his choices.Have a great Raksha Bandhan!!