Gallery: Celebrating the Spirit of Raksha Bandhan

Hindu Voice UK, August 2007

As Raksha bandhan once again draws close (August 28th), sisters will be choosing rakhis for their brothers, while brothers (at least the more generous ones) will be saving up some cash for gifts for their sisters. In this gallery you can witness some of the more stylish and innovative rakhis that are available nowadays. A word of caution though – always remember that the bond between the brother and sister is what is symbolised in a rakhi, and ultimately design and style matter very little.

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