Buy Silver Rakhi Online
Sisters looking to buy silver rakhi online usually want two things at once: a thread that looks right on the day, and a motif worth keeping after it. This collection sits at that intersection. Every rakhi here carries a 925 sterling silver centre motif on a handcrafted thread, and the whole range stays under ₹800. There are 26 designs in all, covering devotional symbols, cartoon charms for little brothers, rudraksha beadwork and a few quieter modern shapes.
What You Get in a 925 Silver Rakhi
A regular festival rakhi is thread, sequins and glue. It comes off within a week and that's the end of it. The difference here is the centre piece. It's 925 sterling silver, meaning 92.5 percent silver alloyed for strength, and it holds its shape long after the thread has gone soft. Your brother can keep it in a drawer, clip it to a keyring, or leave it in his wallet.
The thread is handcrafted and adjustable, so it ties to fit a slim ten-year-old wrist or a grown man's. Nothing to measure before you order.
Prices run from ₹499 to ₹699 across the collection. That's a narrow band on purpose. You're choosing on design, not stretching a budget.
Devotional Motifs: Om, Swastik, Ganesha and Ik Onkar
Most of this collection is devotional, which reflects what Indian families actually tie. Om appears twice, once as a charm-style piece and once as a flatter engraved motif. Swastik shows up three ways, including a version strung with pastel beads that softens the traditional look for a younger brother.
Ganesha is the other anchor. There's a plain Shree Ganesha, a simpler Ganesh design, and a Ganesha paired with rudraksha beads. Hanuman covers households that keep a Tuesday fast, and Kesari Nandan follows the same thread. For Sikh families, Ik Onkar and Divine Ek Onkar are both in the range.
If you want something less figurative, the Divine Yantra Silver Rakhi uses geometric sacred lines instead of a deity face. Divine Kanha works for Krishna-devoted homes.
Filter the grid above by motif if you already know what you're after.
Kids Rakhis for Younger Brothers
Three designs are built for small brothers. The Silver Finish Bal Gopal Kids Rakhi pairs a cartoon Bal Gopal charm with blue and peach beads, which is the sort of thing a six-year-old will show off at school. Bunny Kids and Happy Chick take the same approach with different characters.
Parents tend to like these for a practical reason. A child's rakhi gets pulled, chewed and dunked in a water bottle by day three, and the thread is never going to survive that. The silver motif does.
Rudraksha, Name and Everyday Silver Styles
Two rakhis use natural rudraksha beads alongside the silver motif. The Teddy Rudraksha Rakhi sets a small charm between the beads, and the Shree Ganesha Rudraksha pairs them with the deity motif. Both suit brothers who already wear rudraksha malas.
The Veera pieces spell out an affectionate word for brother rather than a personal name. On the Veera Name Rakhi, the lettering is picked out in cubic zirconia on a silver plate. Veera Blessing and Veera Classic use the same idea with different treatments, and Bhai Silver Rakhi does it in plain script. To be clear about it, these are fixed designs. Custom name engraving isn't offered on rakhis at the moment, so what you see on the page is what ships.
Then there's the quieter end of the collection: Leaf, Bloom Mandala, Celestial Spiral. No deity, no lettering, just a clean silver shape on thread. Brothers who don't wear much jewellery usually pick from this group.
Choosing a Silver Rakhi for Your Brother
Start with what he already wears. If there's a kada or a bracelet on that wrist, a slimmer motif sits better beside it. If the wrist is bare, a larger devotional piece has nothing to compete with.
Age matters more than style here. Under ten, go for the cartoon designs. Teenagers and men in their twenties tend to pick Leaf, Celestial Spiral or one of the Veera pieces. Fathers and older brothers lean devotional, and Om or Swastik rarely goes wrong.
The last question is whether he keeps things. Some brothers untie the rakhi that same evening and it's lost by Monday. Others hold on to it for years. If yours is the second sort, the Veera Classic Silver Rakhi sits at the top of the range and is built around the motif rather than the beadwork.
Every piece on this page carries a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, plus lifetime re-plating.
Ordering, Delivery and the Ahmedabad Store
Shipping is free across India and orders reach you in 3 to 5 days. Rakhis at this price point move quickly in the fortnight before Raksha Bandhan, so order about ten days ahead rather than in the final week. Returns run 5 days from delivery.
If you're in Ahmedabad, the Ghatlodiya showroom at Prabhat Chowk, KK Nagar Road stocks the full range, and you're welcome to see the motifs in hand before deciding. For anything you're unsure about, the WhatsApp number on this page reaches someone who knows the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hand is the rakhi tied on?
The rakhi is traditionally tied on the right wrist, since the right hand is the one used for offerings and rituals in most Indian households. Practice varies by region and family, and some tie it on the left simply because the brother is left-handed. The custom in your own family is the one that matters.
How should I store the rakhi once the festival is over?
Keep the silver motif in a small airtight pouch or a zip bag with the air pressed out, away from bathroom humidity. If the thread has frayed, many people snip the motif free and store it with other keepsakes or thread it onto a chain. Silica sachets from packaging are useful to tuck in alongside.
Can the rakhi be worn in water or with perfume?
Better to avoid both. Perfume, deodorant, and hair products contain chemicals that speed up dulling on silver, so spray first and tie the rakhi after. Swimming pool water is the harsher problem because of the chlorine. If it does get wet, pat it dry rather than leaving moisture sitting on the metal.
How do I clean a silver rakhi at home?
Use a soft dry cloth first and rub gently along the motif. For heavier dullness, a drop of mild soap in lukewarm water with a soft brush works, followed by a thorough dry with a clean cloth. Keep water away from the thread and beadwork where possible, since coloured thread can bleed when soaked.