What Is a 9 Chakra Rakhi, and Why Give One?

A rakhi is a promise. If you are going to tie one, it may as well be something he still has in December.

What is a 9 Chakra rakhi?

A 9 Chakra rakhi is a rakhi strung with nine natural stones instead of printed thread, one stone for each chakra in the traditional system. The stones are real, cut and polished, so the rakhi holds up as a keepsake rather than something that frays by the end of the day.

What do the stones traditionally mean?

In Indian tradition, each chakra is associated with a different quality, and the stones are chosen to match: grounding and steadiness at the base, confidence and clarity higher up, calm and focus at the crown. Our Super 9 Chakra Natural Stone Rakhi brings all nine together on a single band.

These are traditional associations passed down through practice, not guaranteed outcomes, and we would rather say that plainly than overpromise. What we can promise is the material: genuine natural stone, not printed plastic.

Why give a stone rakhi instead of a thread?

Most rakhis are designed for one afternoon. A stone rakhi is designed to be kept, and many brothers keep wearing them well past the festival. It also gives the gesture something to point at later, which a thread cannot do once it is in a drawer.

Which rakhi should you choose for your brother?

• Super 9 Chakra, if you want the full set of nine stones in one band.
• Balance 7 Chakras, for the classic seven-stone version.
• Tiger Eye 11 Carat, traditionally associated with courage and focus, for the brother who is always pushing at something.
• Pyrite 11 Carat, traditionally associated with abundance, for the one chasing something big this year.
• Lapis Lazuli 11 Carat, traditionally associated with clarity and calm.

How do you look after a natural stone rakhi?

Keep it away from prolonged water. Stone is porous and the fittings can rust, so avoid wearing it in the shower, the pool or the sea. Wipe it dry if it gets wet and keep it out of direct sunlight, and the colour holds for years.

Before you order

Rakhis sell out through August, and the ones with the deepest stock go first on design rather than price. You can see everything currently available on the Rakhi 2026 collection page.