From precious silver to cool batman pendants, check out this rakhi-guide

Raksha Bandhan is almost here. The festival that marks the importance of a brother-sister relationship and its values will be celebrated all over the country on August 26.

While the day brings along excitement for siblings, there's a sense of responsibility as well - and we're not just talking about the duties of a sister or a brother. But rather, the big task of finding the perfect gift. And of course, we all know the struggle of finding the perfect rakhi.

If you consider all the factors like age, choices, and the personality of your brother, the task becomes even more difficult.


But you need not stress over this anymore. We've scoured around for the best rakhis, so you don't have to!

Here's the round-up:

Sparkle Done Right

For the brother who's sartorial sense is always on point, the silver, gold and even diamond rakhis by CaratLane make for an excellent option. Pick from symbols, messages or elegant designs embedded in rakhis. You're sure to win some brownie points and might even end up becoming the favourite sister.

Price: Rs. 1100 onwards

Silver Lining

For a brother who is not too fond of gold and diamonds, the chic silver rakhis by Frazer and Haws are perfect. The best part? These rakhis can be transformed into a pendant, cufflink or a keychain.

So you don't have to worry about your brother not wearing his rakhi after Raksha Bandhan. Priced between Rs 1300-2300, these rakhis could be your cool way of saying that this is going to stay for longer than just Raksha Bandhan.

Make a statement

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If your brother doesn't care much for precious stones, consider giving him a designer rakhi. Nimai offers a range of designer glass rakhis priced between Rs 824-1720. These elegant pieces tied on his wrist could be your way of keeping up to his style statement.

And the cool people at Nimai also have something for the sisterhood. The gorgeous 'raksha' charm bracelets make sure that Raksha Bandhan isn't just a brother-sister festival.

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Minimalistic Chic

If you and your brother are all about the simple things in life, opt for something which is minimalistic yet stylish. Etsy India's range of rakhis, from braided and threaded to ones with pendants, can be just perfect. These elegant, embroidered range of rakhis will win your brother over.

Priced between Rs 143- Rs 1928 (converted to INR from USD).

For your superhero

For brothers in their teens, or even those who still love their superheroes and power rangers, consider tying a Natty rakhi on his wrist. From superman and batman pendants to ‘brat’ to ‘handsome’, these rakhis will make him call you his ‘cool sister’.

Priced between Rs 250- Rs 300