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Gold has been associated with great sanctity throughout history. Great human achievements are frequently rewarded with gold, in the form of medals and decorations. Winners of races and prizes are usually awarded the gold medal (such as the Olympic Games and the Nobel Prize), while many award statues are depicted in gold (such as the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, the Palme d'Or, and the British Academy Film Awards). |
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Therefore its not hard to believe that Gold Rakhis are considered very precious not only because of the value of the metal but because it's a way of saying that your relationship as a brother and sister is sterling, as precious as gold.
This special Rakhi gift is usually rather expensive and is given by the sister to the brother. Of course not every one can purchase gold and if you want to buy a gold Rakhi for your brother, it depends largely on your budget. They are usually small bracelets with some kind of divine motif in the center, generally a picture of Lord Ganesha engraved into the metal. You can even personalize it by inscribing a personal message on the back of the Gold Rakhi.
The carat of the gold determines how expensive your Rakhi will be. So if you are willing to compromise on that you can purchase a rather affordable Rakhi to make your brother feel special. Carat or karat is a measure of the purity of gold and platinum alloys. Therefore 24-carat gold is pure gold (99.99%), 12-carat gold is 50% purity so if you buy a 12-carat gold Rakhi it will not be as expensive as a 24 carat Rakhi.
White Gold Rakhi
White gold refers to an alloy of gold and other white metals. Contrary to popular belief it is not the same as Platinum but is equally precious and more expensive than regular gold. Therefore a white gold Rakhi is bound to be very expensive. Such rakhis cannot be bought all year round but go on display only for a couple of weeks before the Rakhi day.
Both gold rakhis and white gold rakhis can be purchased from good jewelers. But do ensure that you ask the jeweler to give you a certificate of purity so that the Rakhi has a good resale value. Of course its not like your brother is going to sell the Rakhi but its always good to save for a rainy day!
Gold is considered extremely auspicious in India and has long been associated with Gods. Therefore a gold Rakhi in many ways works like a divinity Rakhi gift. Though you may like to remember that whether you give your brother a Flower Rakhi or a Resham Rakhi,at the end of the day he will appreciate it all because it's the thought that counts.
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