God Rakhi
Traditionally India is a spiritualistic country where Gods are
generally worshiped in "sakara forms". No festival is
completed without invoking the names of god. The spiritualist traditions
manifest itself in various festivals in India. In the festival of Raksha
bandhan sisters tie the Rakhi knot containing the images of various gods
and goddesses and thus try to seek their blessings for their brothers.
These types of Rakhis give religious feelings to the festival.
The gods which are popularly depicted on Rakhi are Gopal-Krishna, Lord
Rama, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Mother goddess Laxmi, Sarswati, Durga,
Sacred symbols like OM, Swastika etc. Each gods has certain
characteristics and sisters while tying Rakhi of certain god pray him to
bestow her brother with health, wealth and
prosperity.