What is Bhadra and why avoid it?

Bhadra is a malefic karana believed to bring harm to acts begun within it. Rakhi tied during Bhadra is traditionally avoided.

Can a sister tie rakhi to herself or a deity?

Yes — to a guru, deity, or even a tree symbolising protection. The thread is the vow, not the recipient.

Knowledge Hub

Raksha Bandhan

Bond between brothers and sisters; rakhi tied for protection.

श्रावण

शुक्लः Paksha

Shravan Purnima

When Lord Indra faced defeat by demons, his wife Sachi tied a sacred thread on his wrist — and he returned victorious. Centuries later, Queen Karnavati of Mewar sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun for protection. The thread has always been a covenant: protection in exchange for love.

Beyond brother-sister, raksha bandhan honours any bond that promises protection — guru-shishya, neighbour-neighbour, friend-friend.

← All festivals15 festivals in the Knowledge Hub