There are many legends related to Raksha Bandhan. Although eventually he came to practice, Raksha Bandhan is observed brotherly and sisterly love, in former times it was for all relationships in general. He was tied wives, daughters, mothers and Rishi, but also for people who approached them for protection.
According to popular legend, Indra sought the advice of Brihaspati or Guru, to defeat the demons, when he almost lost the battle with them. Guru Brihaspati and his wife Indrani tied the sacred thread around his wrist on an auspicious day Shravan Purnima, after which he emerged the victor in this war. Raksha Bandhan came here, which will be celebrated on the day of Shravan Purnima.