The Lumba Rakhi is a very special type of Rakhi, which are meant for the sister-in-laws (your brother’s wife or bhabhi).Rakhi is bond of love symbolized by a decorated thread that every sister ties on the wrist of her brother. The brother on his part gives her gifts and makes a silent vow to protect her from all the evils of life.
When the brother is married, then a lumba rakhi is tied on the bangle of the brother’s wife (sister-in-law). ‘Lumba’ in marwari means ‘bangle’. Thus the rakhi tied to the bangle is called lumba rakhi.
Quite feminine a thread, Lumba Rakhi is tied to a bangle and hangs like a pendant from the wrist. The tradition is devoutly followed among the Marwari community.
These Rakhis can be commonly seen on the hands of women in Rajasthan, where they wear these Rakhis along with the bangles. The tradition of the Lumba Rakhis mainly originated from Rajasthan, but nowadays, it has become quite popular. Women all over the country can be seen sporting these Rakhis on Raksha Bandhan.
This is primarily a Marwari custom but it is catching up among other communities as well. These days even unmarried women (sisters) tie it to each other. But, this tradition associated with Raksha Bandhan has a special spiritual significance too.
The Lumba Rakhis are quite different than traditional Rakhis in terms of appearance. These Rakhis are more slender, and vibrant than the traditional Rakhis.
Lumba Rakhis are very different from the usual Rakhis in appearance. They come in vibrant colors to match up the temperament of women. The vibrant color of these Rakhis makes them more beautiful, when they are complimented with the colorful traditional Indian attire.
Also, there is a dangling decorative piece attached to the Lumba Rakhi. Generally, it is beautified with Gunghrus, glitters, sequins or sparkling stones. These Rakhis are also available in the form of Hathphools and Panchgali.
