The duration of Rakhi Purnima 2026 is not just one day anymore. The brother takes a pledge to protect his sister forever, so the sister ties the rakhi on the brother's hand. Even after the rakhi is removed from the hand, its importance does not diminish. But many people throw it away after a while instead of saving it. And therein lies the problem. This is because plastic materials are usually used to make bazaarchalati rakhis, which do not get mixed with soil after disposal.
Nowadays, many people care about the environment and think that rakhi can be something to remember for a lifetime rather than a one-time use. So instead of store-bought chumki-beads-plastic, you want to choose a rakhi that will be eye-catching and eco-friendly at the same time.
What kind of rakhi to choose for brother?
• Rakhis made of paper, jute or wood are now 'in' in fashion. Rakhi can be purchased from online sites, or can be learned to make at home by watching videos available on the internet. Some motifs can be painted in desired colors on paper, jute or wooden base. Jute rope can also be used to tie it by hand.
• Fancy cotton rakhi can be made. Rakhi can be made by cutting cardboard into desired shape and wrapping cotton cloth over it. Opt for brightly colored pieces instead of plain clothes to make things interesting. Even a part of a garment or veil associated with a special childhood memory can be used in this work. Or embroidery or thread work on plain cloth, it can be wrapped on cardboard. Making fancy designs or interesting motifs in yarn work will not be such a complicated task.
• To make the initiative more eco-friendly, seed banks can be made. After use, if the seeds are planted in the garden or balcony tub, small seedlings will grow from them. As a result, the promise of unbreakable bond between siblings will not be limited to just one day. Rather like the tree it will grow with time.
• Silver rakhi can be made by saving money. It can be made in the form of a motif of the brother's choice, a swastika, or the initials of the brother's name. There is no question of throwing away this rakhi, rather its value will increase with time. As a result, it is not harmful to the environment.