The sacred thread of Rakhi plays an important role in the festival of Raksha Bandhan. It is celebrated with a great deal of joy and a lot of zest. On this auspicious day, brothers wait for their beautiful sisters to tie this rakhi. The following of this ritual symbolizes the bond and love she has harbored for him. Rakhi protects brothers from the troubles and grief of the world. Also, it is known to ward off negativity from his mind. This year this festival will be celebrated on 7th of August across the country. As the day comes closer, sisters buck up to buy different types of rakhis for their brothers. The marketplace is flooded with a plethora of rakhis in different colors and designs. And today, thanks to rakhi online shopping, it becomes difficult to choose just one, when you have the whole platter to choose from. To make it easier for you, we have mentioned a few types of exotic rakhi designs that never to go out of fashion and will be liked by your brother.
Different types of trendy Rakhis in the Indian online market
Blue Beaded Rakhi – This Raksha Bandhan, gift your brother something different, something out of the ordinary. A blue beaded rakhi looks quite alluring to onlookers as the blend of golden plates with the attractively arranged blue beads look stunning. There could be as many as 6-10 beads in the center.
Orange Pearl Rakhi- Pearls adorn the beauty of our body. They look beautiful on any occasion. So, this Rakhsa Bandhan tie a bright orange pearl rakhi on your brother’s wrist to see him delighted. The orange pearls are mixed and matched with whites one which give a contrasting look. The thread of such rakhis is usually colorful to complement the color of pearls.
Rose Rakhi- Rose Rakhi depicts the platonic love shared between you and your brother. Cotton woven rose is studded in the center surrounded by silver buds. The thread is kept plain and simple to maintain its decent look. Tie this special rose rakhi on your brother’s wrist to make him feel special.
Floral Motif Rakhi– Alluringly designed floral motif rakhis are quite popular in India. The base of this type of rakhi comes from the intricately designed flower, which forms the base of the rakhi. It looks adorable when worn around the wrist.
Lotus Rakhi – As the name suggests, lotus rakhis have a lotus in the center which is either knit of cotton or attractively arranged buds to give the shape of a lotus. The thread is multi-colored which complements the color of the lotus.
Cartoon Rakhi- See you little brother go animated when you get him his favorite cartoon character rakhi. There are umpteen number of such rakhis available like Sipderman, Superman, Batman, etc. which will delight your little brother on the occasion.
Zari Rakhis– Vibrant, glittery, shimmering, and jazzy are the types of rakhis that come under Zari rakhis. The zari work done in the center amplifies the beauty of the rakhi. A double stranded thread is used to give it a good grip over the wrist. Also, there are variants available based on the beads and sequins used.
Diamond Rakhis– Diamond rakhis are little bit on the higher side as compared to the rest. You will find a precious gem in the middle which is only to signify that just like diamonds, the bond shared between you and your sister is forever. See his face shining like the diamond.
So, this raksha bandhan opt for the right choice of rakhi, and delight your beloved brother.
Daryl Green 
Andrew Williams 
Paul Petersen