Raksha Bandhan 2025: 5 Gifts to Avoid That Could Invite Misfortune

Raksha Bandhan 2025: Raksha Bandhan is the festival of celebrating siblings bond. In India, Rakhi holds immense significance as the day is the reminder of the sacred relationship between a sister and her brother. 

The last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravan is observed as Raksha Bandhan. This year Rakhi falls on 9th August 2025. The sister ties a Rakhi thread on her brother’s wrist and the brother swears to protect her. The promise is usually sealed by a gift that the brother gives to the sister. 

With only a few days left to celebrate, brothers must be on the hunt for the right gift for their sisters, but beware and do not make these Rakhi gift mistakes. There are few things that you should not give to your sister because it can attract misfortune. 

Let us tell you five objects that you should avoid gifting your sister to avoid negative energy and bad luck. 

5 Things To Avoid Gifting on Rakhi 

Clocks or Watches

If your sister is an accessory fan, you might be considering gifting her a watch or a clock. But in the vastu science, gifting clocks or watches refers to taking away the time from the recipient’s life, hence signifying death in extreme interpretations. Clocks or watches are said to bring bad luck when gifted, so you should look for an alternative to them.

Leather items 

Leather is known for its premium look and sturdy nature. However, the process of making leather is associated with violence and killing of animals. The association makes leather a harbinger of negative energy in the home in Vastu. So leather items should be avoided during gifting. 

Idols of deities in fierce forms 

For a spiritual or religious sister, an idol of the deity may seem like a perfect gift. And it is but only when the idol is in peace and prosper form. Idols of deities in fierce forms like the Natraj, Shiv Lingam, Mahakali, or Yama should not be gifted for they are known for destruction and hence can bring negative aura in the house. 

Thorny Plants 

You may want to offer some plants to your sister to encourage her interest in gardening, but make sure whatever plants you pick are non-thorny plants. Avoid cactus or thorny plants as they are said to be inauspicious gifts and a potential distress in the relationship. 

Fire related gifts 

Things like puja lamps or scented candles are not an advised item to give as a gift to your sister on Rakhi. Fire related gifts symbolise heated arguments or burning relations in the vastu sense. So any gifting item related to fire should not be gifted. 

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the internet and has not been independently verified by Jagran TV.

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