On the auspicious day of Rakhi festival the sisters express their affection and special bonding for brothers by tying a Rakhi thread on their wrists. The style, color, material used and the patterns on these fragile Rakhi threads has gone through sea changes. Here in this section you would know about some of the popular Rakhi styles in the past years.
Originally, the Rakhi was a simple thread to tie around the wrist of the brother by his sister. Depending, on the living standard of the family, the thread material was different. This thread was of cotton for poor and middle class families and of silk for upper and rich class of families. Even today, the silk and cotton threads are used but the threads have been molded in different styles.
Mouli Rakhi
Mouli is a special kind of thread that is used in Hindu Dharma pujas and rituals. These thread is red in color and tied on the wrist of those who participate in different Hindu rites. This thread is also known as 'Kalava'. This mouli or kalava is also a kind of traditional rakhi thread.
Divine Rakhi
The Divine Rakhis, due to the religious appeal, are liked most during the festival of Rakhi. These Rakhis boasts various design patterns in religious symbols like 'Shree', Om' and 'Swastika'. These signs are considered revered and gives the religious feelings to the festive celebrations of Raksha Bandhan.
Ram Rakhi
The Rakhis made of a silk thread is commonly known as Ram Rakhi. These kinds of Rakhis looks so simple and made like a simple Dori or thread. Ram Rakhis do not have so much decoration work and just have a flower made of the same thread and placed right at the centre of the Dori.
Zari Rakhi
The use of Zari Rakhi style during the celebrations of Rakhi has been prevalent in yesteryears. Normally the Zari is used to make the chains and in Rakhis it is used to making Rakhi threads along with its central portion. Designed in golden or silver colors, the Zari Rakhis shine so nicely and create a magical appeal.
Resham Rakhi
Silk or cotton thread rakhi also gave way to Resham Rakhi , made of resham threads. Such Rakhis are soft in touch and look bright. All kinds of resham Rakhis, be it a simple thread or a heavily decorated one, are liked by everyone in every age group.
Floral Rakhi
These Rakhis are made in alluring Floral patterns using the small and large sized flower dials. Floral Rakhis add a traditional grace to the Rakhi festival celebrations. The Floral Rakhis are also filled with natural sweet incenses.
