The traditional Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan has a long and elaborate history. It came into origin about 6000 years back when Aryans created the very first civilization - The Indus Valley Civilization. With so many languages and cultures making up the cultural mosaic of this ancient land called India, the method of Rakhi festival celebration differs from north to south and from east to west. Some of these historical evidences referenced in the Indian history are presented here: