The Rakhi puja thali is the centre of attraction during Raksha Bandhan celebrations. It adds a traditional element to the festivities. There is a plethora of the traditional rakhi thali available in the market today. The rakhi puja thali is akin to prayer thali used in offering prayers to deities.
The rakhi thali comprises a rakhi, diya, vermillion, sandalwood paste and rice coated with the vermillion. The styles and designs may vary completely depending on the ingenuity of the person crafting it. There are several occasions when the rakhi is prepared at home. Earlier the rakhi thali was nothing elaborate, but a normal platter with the diya and vermillion. But later on, the styles varied and new and contemporary embellishments got added on to the rakhi thali. However, there is a plethora of rakhi thali available in the market today and ones with separate stands and containers that hold the roli, diya, and sweets are hugely popular.
The decoration inside the rakhi thali can be varied yet the symbols of the 'swastika' and Lord Ganesha in the centre of the thali are mandatory. There are different types of rakhi thali depending on the type of decorative used, like floral thali, dry fruits thali, roli and turmeric thali and thali with beetal leaves.
Rakhi thali has a special meaning if it has a personal touch to it. So make the Rakhi Puja thali really special by adding a personal note, message or an assortment of thoughtful gifts. This Raksha Bandhan, get a rakhi thali and add the ornamentation of your choice to add a dash of style to the rakhi celebration.
By: Amrith K.A.
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