Karimnagar: The festival of Rakhi honors the bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrated annually on Rakhi Pournami, it is a special time for families.
In places like Korutla, Jagtial, Metpally, and Sircilla, many sisters buy and send Rakhis to brothers who have moved away for work. This tradition involves tying a Rakhi to a brother’s wrist, symbolizing protection and love.
Markets in Karimnagar are bustling with a wide range of Rakhis. They come in various colors and styles, including fancy and designer Rakhis. Some people even make unique Rakhis at home for their brothers.
Shops across both rural and urban parts of the district are busy. Women, young girls, and children are purchasing Rakhis in large quantities. As the Shravana masam begins, siblings eagerly anticipate this festival.
Rakhi prices range from 10 to 300 rupees. Special stones adorn some Rakhis, and there are also 1 gram gold and silver Rakhis available in jewelry shops. Small traders sell these Rakhis in local markets after sourcing them from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Many small vendors in the district obtain Rakhis from the Peddapalli SRR Rakhi manufacturing unit. They sell them on pushcarts, along roadsides, and in local stores. Around 40 wholesale shops supply these Rakhis to various retail outlets.
TGSRTC’s free bus services allowed many women to visit their brothers and tie Rakhis. The RTC Parcel Service offered a special Rakhi booking counter. Rakhis reached all cargo points in Karimnagar. Sisters also sent Rakhis to Jawans stationed at the borders.
During Raksha Bandhan, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s sister, Mani Kaveti Sailaja, tied Rakhi to him. His wife, Aparna, tied Rakhi to security personnel at their home in Karimnagar.
