Rakhi should always be tied to the right hand of the brother. The significance of tying Rakhi on your brother’s right hand is that it is believed that the right body parts are enlightened to show humans the right path in their lives. Tying the sacred thread of Rakhi is believed to control the whole body and mind. Also, tying Rakhi on the left wrist is considered inauspicious. That is why; sisters should always tie Rakhi, the protective band, on the right hand of the brothers.