The first step should be to count each brother and sister-in-law. If there is a set of 4 brothers, you should consider a set of 4 similar designs. Some examples of this are groups of rakhi with either the same Kundan-work dials or designs with rudraksha beads. A mix of brothers, sons, and a sister-in-law should consider a variety of designs. This would mean 2 classic rakhis, 1 lumba, and 1 kids' rakhi with either a light-up dial or a cartoon.
Different ages should be kept in mind to help choose the rakhi. Children are easily drawn to bright colours, but older men may favour sandalwood or a subtly colored thread. A few of the bundles also come with a kids' rakhi included, so you don't have to worry about buying a separate one.
Think about what else will be done with the rakhi besides wearing it. If the 4 rakhi sets are getting shipped to the same house, like a family in Leicester or Houston, a boxed set would make unboxing part of the celebration. If the family only meets for a video call, choose a set of rakhis where each comes in its own pouch.
Finally, think about the weather and how long the rakhi will be travelling. If you are sending rakhi to brothers in Singapore, Dubai, or Australia, you may want to choose a set of stone or metal dials. This would be a much better option than a set decorated with paper. Whatever you choose, consider the expected date, August 28, 2026. You may want to choose to send a set of 4 rakhis, as a single rakhi would take the same time to get through customs.
