Significance of Different Rakhis

 

silver rakhi

Rakhis are a precious thread like piece of jewelry that a sister ties on the wrist of their brothers on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan. This string is tied with the intention to protect the brother. Therefore, this Raksha Bandhan, before you go get a rakhi for your brother, lets learn about the significance of the different types of rakhi to make the best choice for him!

1)     Peacock

The national bird is often related with great luck, a clear vision and guidance along with spirituality. Bless you brother this Raksha Bandhan with a peacock rakhi that stands for all the great things mentioned above.

2)     Mauli

The above mentioned mauli is the name for a thread in the color of red and vermillion which is known to ensure protection from negative things like diseases, foes and all kinds of harm and also bring in luck. Tie a rakhi in mauli thread to wish the best for your brother!

3)     Silver

A metal that stands for great things like money and wealth as well as elegance. Get your brother a beauty for this rakhi, one that he can keep even after the festival is over.  Tie his wrist with love and protection with a rakhi made out of silver and help him bring in greatest of luck and gracefulness with it. You can buy fancy silver rakhi both online and offline!

4)     Om

The Om symbol is one of the most important one in Indian cultures and is known to help connect one with their chakras. This is one of the most auspicious rakhis as the sister ties this to their brother’s wrist to bring in the greatest blessings of Lord Shiva and wish the brother great strength as well as purity.

 

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