Delhi's Sadar Bazaar Turns Into A Rakhi Hub: From Re 1 Per Piece To Rs 150 Designer Boxes

Rakhi shopping picks up

With Raksha Bandhan approaching, Delhis Sadar Bazaar is seeing a steady rush of shoppers looking for colourful and affordable rakhis. The market has options for almost every budget, from simple rakhis costing less than Re 1 to decorated boxes priced at Rs 150.

Rakhis for less than Re 1

For shoppers looking for basic designs, there are some surprisingly cheap options. At some shops, 12 simple rakhis are available for around Rs 10. That brings the cost of one rakhi to roughly 83 paise. Another option is a 12-piece pack for Rs 12, working out to about Re 1 per rakhi.

What you get for Rs 50

A budget of Rs 50 can get shoppers several different options. Some shops are selling packs containing around six decorative rakhis for Rs 50. These include designs featuring Khatu Shyam, Radha-Krishna, peacock feathers and religious symbols.

Rs 40 to Rs 60 packs

There are also rakhi packs priced between Rs 40 and Rs 60. These include pearl-style decorations, golden and silver finishes, stones and traditional motifs. Buyers can choose according to their preferred design and budget.

Children have their own choices

Sadar Bazaar shops are stocking colourful cartoon rakhis and light-up designs aimed at younger buyers. Some simple light rakhis are available for around Re 1, while more elaborate ones are priced higher. Bright colours and playful designs remain popular among children.

Rakhi boxes offer more variety

For those who want multiple designs together, boxes are another option. The market has boxes priced at around Rs 30, Rs 40, Rs 50, Rs 100 and Rs 120. Some boxes contain as many as 12 rakhis. Buyers can find Om, Swastik, Trishul, floral, pearl and golden-silver designs in these packs.

Religious designs remain popular

Traditional and religious designs continue to have a strong presence. Rakhis featuring Lord Shiva, Om, Swastik, Radha-Krishna and Khatu Shyam are among the options available in the market.

Premium boxes go up to Rs 150

For shoppers looking for something more elaborate, some rakhi boxes are priced at up to Rs 150. These generally have better-looking packaging and more decorative rakhis. Pearls, stones and other embellishments are used to give the products a premium appearance.

Wholesale buyers can pay even less

The biggest attraction for bulk buyers is the wholesale pricing. According to shopkeepers cited in the market, buying rakhis in larger bundles can bring the price down to around 80 paise per piece for some basic designs.