This Raksha Bandhan, State Capital’s denizens are all set to celebrate the festival of sibling love in a unique way. The markets are all flooded with new varieties of Rakhis which have been succeeded to woo the buyers.
From handmade rakhi to diamond studded rakhis, all are in demand. Also the rakhis based on the Indian vastu these are also being loved by the buyers.
The buyers this time are most captivated towards diamond studded rakhis, which have arrived in the market with new designs and new adornments.
The Pioneer talked with some shopkeepers and buyers to know about what’s new this Raksha Bandhan.
“The festival of chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister Raksha Bandhan is at the door step and people have started their preparations for it. We have a special range of diamond studded rakhis over gold and silver which is much in demand,” says Ravi Khatwani of Archies Gallery.
Elaborating further, he said, “Every time brothers look for unique gift for sisters, this time we have brought a range of special rakhis at affordable prize so that sisters can make this raksha bandhan even more special for their brothers.” These rakhis are certified by International Geological Illustration.
The prize of these rakhis begins from `3500.
One of the buyers, Shruti said, “This is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions as Rakhi symbolises sisterly love and sentiments of siblings for each other. And I have bought a silver bracelet kind of rakhi for my brother which has a small diamond studded over it. This rakhi also suits with my brother’s personality.”
As the season of festivity is here, the market streets are all set for it. Now Rakhi an occasion of exchanging a bond and gifts is here, not only ladies but males of the city are also getting crazier for shopping. The market is swamped with different varieties of rakhis, and with huge options.
The rakhis adorned with vastu themes like a tortoise and anti black or bad eyed rakhi is also in demand. The rakhi vendor says, “This is not actually fang-shui but it is related to Indian vastu which is also in a huge demand this time.”
Also the markets are displaying different varieties of Rakhis for the tiny tots as well.
Battery-operated glowing Rakhi, Rakhis featuring teddy-bear, car, mobile and mouse rakhis are a major pick-up among children. Some of the rakhis have been made of resham and zari threads and are decorated with different items like pearls, beads, stones, gems or imitation jewellery material.
Rakhi is one occasion where brothers and sisters do not fight for small things but, express their unconditional love for each other and the crowd at the market streets shows the picture clearly.