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Rakshabandhan. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s hand, promising lifelong love and unbreakable ties. Many also often tie a rakhi on the hand of their fraternal friends. But what do you do with the old rakhi once it is worn? Do you keep it? Or do you throw it away with the garbage (Disposing old rakhi)? Is there any specific religious rule behind it?

There is no single rule that applies to everyone on how to keep or remove an old rakhi. Rather, there are some traditional customs in different families and regions. In most Hindu families, rakhi is simply a thread tied on the hand, considered an important religious decoration. It is associated with prayers, mutual blessings and love between brothers and sisters.

In many families, the rakhi is not removed on the day of Rakshabandhan. It is removed only after keeping it on the hand for a few days. That too is not thrown in the dustbin, but is carefully kept in some part of the house. Some people keep the old rakhi in a clean, specific place for a few days. Later, they preserve or discard it according to the traditional customs of the family.

But if you are worried about what to do with your used rakhi, here are some easy solutions.

Many times, the top of the rakhi has religious motifs. Such as a puja pot, a swastika symbol or Ganesha. Even after wearing such a rakhi, it is advisable to store it with great care.
Many times, plastic flowers or other biodegradable materials are used to make rakhi. If such things are thrown away, they do not mix with the soil. Rather, they cause natural pollution. Therefore, instead of throwing them in the garbage, it is better to try to preserve them in some way.
Even after leaving all these thoughts behind, what cannot be completely forgotten is that rakhi is actually a symbol of love given by a sister to her brother. Therefore, no matter how old it gets, it does not become meaningless. Used rakhi should be stored with care, be it in the temple or anywhere else.