Famous Indian Sweets for Raksha Bandhan Celebration in India

Best Traditional Sweets for Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is one of the most significant and unique festivals in India. It is a day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated with tying a rakhi on the brother’s wrist, exchanging sweets, performing a small ceremonial pooja, and general merriment with the family.  off late, families have started booking dedicated venues to host rakhi parties with catering and live music.

At its core, however, the festival is all about celebrating the sweet bond of siblings with equally delicious sweets. As families ready to celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2025, let’s take a look at famous Indian sweets – the beloved Raksha Bandhan mithai – that are always at the centre of the festivities:

Kaju Katli

It is a cashew fudge and one of the most iconic Indian sweets for rakhi. Its smooth texture and melt-in-the-mouth softness combine with its subtle sweetness to create an all-time favourite. A box of Kaju Katli sets the tone for rakhi celebrations, and it is a great option for gifting on other occasions, too.

Motichoor Ladoo

This bright orange ball of delight is packed into a round form comprising several sweet motichoors. They are soft, moist and packed with flavour, and a must-have celebratory sweet for weddings, Raksha Bandhan, personal milestones, etc.

If your brother loves motichoor laddoos, you can buy a rakhi and box of laddoos from our rakhi gifts for brothers selection on our online store.

Soan Papdi

Light, flaky, and playful, the Soan Papdi box is often one of the most-shared ones whenever there’s a celebration in the household. It is a perennial favourite among all age groups, lending itself to big pieces and super-thin flakes with aplomb.

Surprise your sibling with this nostalgic treat by buying it from our online store and giving them doorstep delivery of traditional sweets for Raksha Bandhan.

Gulab Jamun

Soft, sweet and dripping in syrup, nobody can ever resist the charms of a gulab jamun. You can pop one in your brother’s mouth right after tying the ceremonial rakhi on his wrist. and he can get you a small bowl of your own to relish while you open his presents. They are the perfect traditional sweet for Raksha Bandhan, and are loved by the young and old alike.

Rasgulla

Rasgullas are spongey balls of heaven dripping with clear syrup and transporting you to another, more delightful world! They are mildly sweet but full of verve. You can book a box of fresh rasgullas this Raksha Bandhan from our online store and ship it to him for free with an exquisite rakhi.

Besan Ladoo

Though it is a staple of most Indian households, this laddoo is more than a comfort food. It is synonymous with happiness and celebration in the country, and though they are easy to make, you would always prefer to have a ready box sent to your home as a Raksha Bandhan sweet!

We have fresh besan laddoos in our rakhi hampers for brothers ready to ship and delight siblings all over the world.

Peda

Pedas, especially the Mathura or Doodh varieties. are simple symbols of celebrations. They are amongst the first sweets exchanged when people have happy news to share. They are a popular choice even for poojas and Raksha Bandhan festivities.

Add a box of the best pedas to your Rakhi gift hamper for your sibling to discover and smile over.

Dry Fruit Sweets

Lately, several people have made the switch to clean and healthy eating, and they are sceptical of foods with sugar. Dry fruit sweets are a good option for health-conscious folk. They impart a nutty, delicious zing to sweets (these are sweetened by dates or honey, or even sweeteners like stevia) and are premium gifting solutions.

This year, encourage your sibling in their health goals with a box of dry fruit Raksha Bandhan sweets like laddoos, pista rolls or anjeer barfi. Buy these now from our curated selection of rakhi hampers for brothers and enjoy free shipping.

Barfi

We are blessed that almost every corner of the country has its own take on barfis. The result is an explosion of flavour, from the famous coconut barfis of the South and Goa, to the addictive orange barfis from Nagpur, to badam barfis of the North. Buy a selection of different flavours of barfi to decorate a platter and serve it around for your guests as they arrive for the rakhi party.

You can also explore creative ways to wrap your Rakhi gifts, including these barfis, in decorative boxes or jars that add charm to your festive celebrations.

Sugar-Free Mithai

Then there are siblings who will just not settle for any empty calories, even if these come from fruit! Or they could have a health issue like diabetes and are afraid of insulin spikes due to eating sweets.

For these siblings, it is better to shop for sugar-free mithai made from diabetic-friendly sweeteners like stevia. You can buy sugar-free laddoos and kaju katli online and show your sibling extra love this Raksha Bandhan.