Types of Rakhi
Raksha bandhan or Rakhi is a special festival of India which signifies the immaculate love between brothers and sisters. Through Rakhi, special bond of love is shared between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated in whole parts of India with different names but with same significance. Rakhi festival has a universal appeal, which transcends all the boundaries of caste, religion or place of birth. Its humanistic and universal appeal has been proved from time to time.Rakhi is a sacred thread which commemorates deep love between brothers and sister. Celebrated in all walks of life it is available in different beautiful designs and patterns. Different types of materials like colored paper, plastics, beads, semiprecious stones, threads, etc are used for making Rakhi.
Based on the materials and designs Rakhi is of different types: