Glorify the special feelings of regards, affection and love, Raksha Bandhan is a special day to celebrate the pious relationship shared between a brother and a sister. The word ' Raksha Bandhan' literally means 'a knot of protection'. Hence, the Rakhi tying ceremony is all about seeking the well being and prosperity for dear brother by her sister. A rakhi thread is a physical symbol of emotions like love, affection and care involved with the festival. The ritual of tying rakhi is not just a ceremonial mark, it is indeed a symbol of seeking Divine bliss and good life for dear brother who in return pledges to protect his sister from all evils.

No other thing than a rakhi can be a better expression of sisterly love. A more intimate touch can be added to a simple rakhi by taking a little pain and making a homemade rakhi for your beloved brothers. So, try these simple and easy method of Rakhi making and lure your brothers this rakhi.

1. Kalava Rakhi
Rakhi made of Kalawa or Mouli are in vogue these days. Kalava is the thread used for tying on wrist during any Hindu religious event. These are more suitable for those who have to keep the rakhi tied for a longer time, as in some faiths it should be removed after three days or on Dussehra which falls in October.

Materials required:-

• A Moli or Kalava
• Cotton Thread
• Scissors
• Glue
• Religious Symbol/ Rudraksh
• Tulsi/ Sandalwood Beads or Tiny Shells

Take a 50" long thread and fold it in the middle. Plat the thread in the desired manner. Tie the cotton thread leaving some space at the ends. Remove all the loops from the ends. Stick the religious symbol or rudraksh in the middle and if you want decorate the rest of the length of the rakhi with beads or tiny shells. You can stick them or even stitch them on the braided thread.

2. Teddy Rakhi making idea

Materials Required:-

• Fevicol
• Scissors
• Old cloth from dupatta or T-shirt
• Mummy’s bindis
• Cotton
• Any colour ribbon
• Sewing thread and needle
• Sparkles

Method for making Teddy Face
Take a piece of an old t-shirt and fill it with cotton. Fold it in a round shape. Stick black beads for eyes and a red bindi for lips.
Method for making the Body
This time take a little bigger cloth, fill it with cotton in the round shape for the Teddy’s body. You can put sparkles and make the Teddy’s dress colorful and attractive. Now, glue or sew the face and the body with a thread. For the wrist, tie a ribbon to the teddy. Your Teddy Rakhi is ready!!

3. Gold & Silver Coin Rakhi making idea

Method :-
Take two or three colors of slick thread preferably Gold, Silver & Red. Get Gold or silver coins from gold shop & get gold & silver color net cloth which can be kept under the coin which gives a grand look. Take the net cloth give it a good shape & make a hole in between the cloth which can attach the cloth & the threads. Take a combination of red & gold silk thread. Make a knot as per you convenience but not in the middle because that should be the joining for the coin, net cloth & thread. Leave the thread open on the two ends. Your Gold Coin Rakhi is ready.

4. God Rakhi Making Idea

Materials Required :-

• Colored thread
• Few golden beads
• Small sized buttons
• Small picture of Goddess or religious symbol

Method for making Rakhi :-
Take a colored thread and tie about 5 golden beads and a small button after it. Repeat this along the entire length of the thread. Paste any religious picture or symbol on the button in the middle of the thread. Your home made rakhi is ready.

5. Durable Rakhi making idea

Materials Required :-

• Colored thread
• Rudraksha or Tulasi beads
• Two laces / A string of beads
• Hook to tie

Method for making Rakhi :-
Take a thread make a circle of rudraksha or tulasi beads.To the circle of beads attach two laces / a string of beads and hook to tie. The rakhi made like this will be durable and is spiritually good for brothers.

6. Biscuit and Chocolate Rakhi

Materials Required :-

• A Marie Gold Biscuit
• Two Cherries
• Two Gems Chocolate
• A Satin Thread

Method for making Rakhi :-
Take a marie gold biscuit. Paste two cherries at the place of ears. Two gems chocolate having red color at the place of eyes and nose. Paste a chocolate at the place of tie. Paste a satin thread behind the biscuit.

7. Rakhi making with Beads and Sequin work

Materials Required :-

• Silk threads-multi-colored
• Cotton Threads
• Beads, sequins
• Scissors
• Glue

Method for making Rakhi :-
Take a bunch of silk threads, multicolored if you want a colorful rakhi. Red and yellow are considered auspicious colors. You can also use a strand or two of golden thread. The threads should be around 30" long. Fold the length of the thread bunch to half. Tie a tight knot at one fourth of the length using the cotton thread. Cut the loops of the folded thread and fluff the open ends with a hard brush.

Divide the longer part of the thread into two halves and plat them in desired way. Tie the ends with the cotton thread and fluff the open ends. These two strands will be used for the tying.

Decorate the upper part with sequins, beads or religious motifs. If you are using multicolored threads arranged in some specific way, cut them short to a suitable length not more than ½".