By Garima Johar
August 20, 2026
Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner, and traditional Indian sweets are what make the festival a delight. From Rakhi Tikka to gifting a mithai box to your sibling, here are some options that will be a hit.
Kaju Katli is a timeless Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, adding richness to your Rakhi thali.
Rasgulla, a spongy, syrupy treat made from chhena, is a truly irresistible Indian sweet.
The juicy Indian dessert gulab jamun is a mouth-melting sweet which is dipped in sugar syrup.
Ghewar is a must-have for all Sawan festivities. You can add the crispy sweet to your Rakhi spread.
Be it motichoor ladoo, besan ladoo, coconut ladoo, etc, pick your sibling’s favourite for Raksha Bandhan.