Rakhi 2012- An Auspicious Day to Mark the Sibling Love

Rakhi is one of the most popular Indian festivals that have garnered popularity since time immemorial. So naturally a lot of people may be wondering when is Rakhi 2012? The date is out. You don’t have to ponder over when is Rakhi 2012 anymore. It will be celebrated with much pomp on the 2nd of August 2012.

Rakhi festival is one of the most popular and traditional Indian festivals. There are many legends associated with the history of the festival. Rakhi history is of great importance to an Indian reveler. Of the legends associated with rakshabandhan, the most popular one is that of Lord Indra his wife Indrani who on seeing her husband worried did a puja and tied a sacred talisman on her husband`s wrist. Alexander`s wife is also believed to have tied Rakhi to the Great Indian King Porus who eventually kept his promise and refrained from giving a mortal blow to Alexander.

The celebration is made popular by the Mewar dynasty of Rajasthan and eventually Raksha Bandhan became an integral part of the Indian culture. Even to this day sisters say a prayer and tie the sacred thread on their brothers` wrists praying for their well being and in turn asking to be protected from all evil. In India it is quite common that Rakhi is tied around a friend`s wrist who then takes the person tying the scared thread as sister and their bond grows.

The culture of gifting has also become a big part of the Rakhi Celebrations and even to this day, rakhi return gifts are popular. If you wish to buy rakhi and have them delivered anywhere in India you could opt for Infibeam.com. The wide selection of thread rakhis, zardosi rakhis and more are bound to entice you. If brothers are looking at good rakhi return gifts, Infibeam is the preferred destination. Get the best choices of gifts and have them delivered anywhere in India through Infibeam.  Happy Rakshabandhan!