Why do Hindus tie a kalawa around their wrist? Posted by The Secret Butterfly | June 18, 2025 | Fashion News, Indian Fashion | 0 | A Kalawa is a sacred thread made of multiple strands, and is usually red or orange in colour. It is called ‘Raksha’, ‘Raksha sutra’, ‘Mauli’, ‘Dhaaga’ or just ‘Kalawa’.