Rakhi 2012, Raksha Bandhan 2012 date, Raksha Bandha or Rakhi
This is a festival that marks the significance of relationship between brother and sister. It falls on the Purnima of the Shravan Month of telugu calendar.
Meaning of Raksha Bandhan: Raksha means something that protects, and Bandhan is to tie.
Therefore tying of a thread called Raksha to ones wrist is known as Raksha Bandhan.
It is customary to tie a thread or Rakhi to the brothers hand on this day.
This year Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated on 2nd August 2012.