India, Aug. 19 -- With Raksha Bandhan next week (August 28), the hunt for the perfect rakhi is on! And this year, shoppers in Delhi are looking at rakhis with health benefits, that align the chakras and promote the emotional well-being of their brothers. Tanvi Madhaw, a researcher from the city, would usually buy rakhis with quirky motifs: "But then I thought, how will a quirky dumbell-shaped rakhi help him in the long run?" That's when she found the seven-chakra rakhi in Khan Market. These are crafted using semi-precious stones that balance the seven chakras of the body. "I bought it for Rs.395, and I hope it helps my brother learn how to be patient!" she quips. There is also a focus on personalised wellness. Rakshat Bardia, co-founder of e-store BeAbhika, informs, "We've already sold 15,000 pieces of our 925 sterling silver rakhis featuring birthstones, priced at Rs.3,500." The demand, he says, is because the brothers don't take the rakhi off and wear it through the year: "The dedicated birthstones improve health-related issues specific to their birth month's personality and traits. Say you're a March-born, we suggest an aquamarine stone rakhi... It helps the wearer balance their intense emotions, which in turn aids in anxiety and stress management." For those who don't want to shell out too much on precious stones, rudraksha rakhis are still around, ranging from Rs.250 to Rs.350, says Vikas Ahuja from Harshit Cosmetics in Rohini's Sector 8. The beads offer benefits including stress relief, blood pressure regulation, and improved nervous system function. "Rudraksha rakhis are not new, but sleek designs are being favoured this year," he says, adding, "We also have bands of small rudraksha charms paired with diamond-shaped stones, for those who want to feel luxury without leaving out healing benefits."...