Rakhi Images HD -- Beautiful Raksha Bandhan Wallpaper

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The rakhi itself -- placed at the center of this exquisite HD wallpaper -- is as beautiful as the relationship it represents. An ornate handcrafted rakhi in rich red silk is displayed against a dark maroon and gold background, its central medallion of shining gold set with pearls and gemstones that catch the light in warm sparkles. Scattered around it, rose petals in deep crimson create a delicate frame, and small clay diyas with flickering flames add their warm golden glow to the composition. The dark background carries a subtle paisley pattern in the Indian decorative tradition -- barely visible, adding richness and depth without competing with the star of the image. This is the rakhi as art object -- and every rakhi is indeed a work of art. The tradition of rakhi has ancient roots in Hindu mythology and history. The Mahabharata mentions Draupadi tearing a piece of her sari to bind the bleeding wrist of Lord Krishna, and Krishna promising to protect her -- the primal rakhi story. Queen Karnavati of Chittor is said to have sent a rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun seeking his protection, and he -- bound by the sacred thread -- rode to her defense. Today, rakhis range from simple red threads to elaborate embroidered and bejeweled creations that their makers spend weeks crafting. In markets across India in the weeks before Raksha Bandhan, stalls overflow with thousands of designs -- each one a small prayer made beautiful. This HD rakhi wallpaper is ideal for sharing wishes on Raksha Bandhan. Free download.

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