Components of Rakhi Thali Decoration

Rakhi, the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, is the most celebrated festival of the year. The festival of Raksha Bandhan highlights the lovely and caring siblingship shared between a brother and a sister. Various customs are performed, to make the festival remarkable. Along with Rakhi sacred thread, Rakhi thali also holds a special significance on this festival which includes a number of basic puja items decorated beautifully. It includes a diya, roli, rice, sweets, and Rakhi. These thalis are adorned wonderfully conveying a sister's respect and honor for her brother. Hope all the sisters out there would be looking for the best thali decoration ideas to make your Rakhi puja thali look fabulous. Some of the great Rakhi thali decorations ideas could be:

1. You may decorate the rakhi thali with a yellow or red cotton bandhani cloth and decorate with gota ( Golden lace) or moli. These colors represent the traditions of India ethnically.

2. You can use betel leaves as they are considered sacred and auspicious.

3. You can either make use of paper cuttings for Raksha Bandhan festival celebrations or can also decorate the Rakhi Thali with a collage photo of your brother with you.

4. Another great way of decorating a Rakhi thali is with roli and turmeric. Both roli and turmeric can be used by mixing them in water. Make a beautiful design on the thali using turmeric paste and the vibrant color duo of red and yellow is sure to give the thali, a traditional look.

Today, in order to fulfill the demands of the people and cope up with the changing trends, a beautiful array of fascinating options are available in the market. Heart crafted in pure silver, Meenakari, copper, different types of pooja thalis are available today which can either pe embellished with puja thali components or can be decorated with different traditional patterns, artworks, designs, and shapes.

The Rakhi thali has become a piece of attraction in every household and must contain each and every Puja item to successfully accomplish the Rakhi ceremony with perfection. You can personalize your own way of decorating the rakhi thali as well. Brass or silver or silver plated rakhi thali is considered most auspicious. Like for example, You can draw a red Swastika in the middle of the thal which is a symbol of Lord Ganesha. Add three tiny containers for roli, rice and water, a diya and a scented stick stand. So, gather all the items to decorate your rakhi thali and perform all the rituals in your favorite way.