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There different types of Rakhi avaiable in the market. Some of them are rarely used and some of them widely used.
India shows its
unity among diversity in its various ways of celebrating Raksha
Bandhan too. Rakhi is mostly celebrated in the northern part of
India. The celebration of Raksha Bandhan is more or less the same
in this region. But the other parts of India celebrate this
festival in various other ways. The rituals and customs followed
differ with region to region. |
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Flower Rakhi - Rakhi made with Flower ( Mostly Silk or Plastic Flower) and silk thread. Generally used in North India, West India. Sometimes this Rakhi comes with original Flower. Generally available in Big Rakhi Stores. |
| Stone Rakhi - Rakhi made with colored Stone and silk thread. Generally used in North-west India, West India and sometimes in West Bengal. Price of this kind of Rakhi based on the Stone Type. Generally available in
Jewelry Stores. |
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Sandal Wood Rakhi - This is very ancient type of Rakhi used by Indian Kings and other rich people. Center part of this Rakhi is decorated with pieces of Sandal Wood. Now-a-days rarely used. Generally available in Big Rakhi Stores.
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Metal Rakhi - This is also very ancient type of Rakhi used by Indian Kings and other rich people. This type is generally made with Silver or Gold. Now-a-days rarely used. Generally available in
Jewelry Stores. |
| General Rakhi - Mostly used all over India. This type is generally made with silk thread. Generally available in all Rakhi Stores. |
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