Simple Rakhi
A Gujarathi girl who was my neighbour tied a Yellow coloured thread in my right hand when I was studying in 10th standard. The significance of Rakhi is that she treats me as her brother and I am responsible for her protection and happiness throughout my Life. The Rakhi function generates a feeling of Love and affection between friends, relatives and people from other religions also.

The Simple Rakhi made of yellow or orange thread costs under a Rupee. The feeling of being a brother of a beautiful lady is the significance of Rakhi.
I was surprised when I saw an Ad of DIAMOND Rakhi and Rakhi sold online with so many extra attachments costing from Rs.450/- to One lakh! Money wasted in this way is a sin. Let us not be carried away to celebrate Rakhi this way. Raksha Bandhan means Protection of special bondage of being a brother to the woman at large.