Subhadra, Krishna’s sister, was also Arjuna’s wife and Abhimanyu’s mother. She deeply worshipped Krishna with full faith, believing that no other form of worship was needed. This reminds one of Purandara Dasa’s kriti: “krishna endare kashtavu bandite, krishna enabarade.”
One story connects Subhadra and the practice of drawing rangoli (decorative patterns). When a divine drum broke in Indra’s court, Yama was told to repair it with the skin of someone who hadn’t followed any religious vow or ritual. Subhadra hadn’t drawn a rangoli, so she was nearly taken. But Krishna intervened and advised her to draw rangoli with sacred symbols like Vishnu’s feet, chakra, conch, flute, cow, tulasi, and more.
Subhadra created rangolis for five years in just one year using precious stone powder. The gods spared her, and the drum was finally repaired using the skin of a sleeping elephant calf.
This story is connected to the Gopadma Vrata, observed by women for health, prosperity, and family welfare. It involves symbolic dinners and offerings over five years, though traditions vary.
During Chaturmasya (four holy months from Ashadha to Kartika), saints stay in one place due to the rainy season. Religious ceremonies like marriages are avoided, and certain food items are restricted each month to promote discipline.
| Category | Other Rituals |
| month | Aashada |
| paksha | Shukla |
| tithi | Ekadashi |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
