1 2 Lucknow: This Rakshabandhan, city markets are abuzz with a wide range of unique and creative rakhis, catching the attention of buyers. From cartoon characters to online games and even Lord Ganesh and Lord Ram , the variety of rakhis on offer is vast. Children are particularly drawn to rakhis featuring their favorite cartoon characters like Shin-Chan, Doraemon, and Unicorn, as well as those themed around popular online games like PubG.
"I've purchased a PubG rakhi because I'm a big fan of the game," said Shaurya Singh (12) at a rakhi shop in Yahiyaganj. Meanwhile, devotees of Lord Ganesha and Lord Ram are opting for rakhis with pendants featuring the deities. "My brother and I are devotees of Lord Ganesha, so I purchased a rakhi with a Ganesh pendant," said Jyoti Patel, a 27-year-old buyer at Aminabad market.
Tanya Vohra (27), who had also come to Yahiyaganj market, said, "I bought rakhis with ‘rudraksh’ for my brothers". Ishita Dutta (13) said, "I have bought Rakhis with cartoon characters Motu Patlu and Bheem for my cousin brothers". A shopkeeper, Siraj Ahmad, at Aminabad said, "I have over 1,000 designs of rakhis including kundan, pearl, omkar, and alphabets.
Among them, the most expensive is the one studded with American Diamond costing Rs 2,000.” At the bullion market, people are opting for gold, platinum, rose gold, and silver rakhis. "I've purchased a gold rakhi with an Om-shaped pendant for my brother," said Vandana Mishra, a buyer We also published the follo.