Apart from marking the colorful and chaste brother-sister relationship, Raksha Bandhan infuses an aura of togetherness and protection. Following the age-old traditions, a sister ties a sacred thread called Rakhi around her brother's wrist, who then vows to guard her for her entire life. Though this festival is concerned with the brother-sister bond, but, with time, new customs have cropped up and hence, one can find a sister tying this holy thread to her sister-in-law's (bhabhi's) wrist as well, as a gesture of love and respect. This, commonly known as Lumba, is believed to contain the same powers of protecting the sister from all dangers. Moreover, it cherishes the unique bond of a bhabhi and sister-in-law bond. With the extent of this tradition gaining popularity, it is easy to spot Lumba Rakhis is assorted varieties and designs in the markets. Nevertheless, the essence of making one at home takes the feel of the festivity to a higher level. And if you desire to express the same to your sister-in-law, take a step ahead to gather the essentials and pull up your sleeves to prepare a homemade one. Continue surfing for instruction on how to make a Lumba Rakhi at home.
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