It is Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi festival. Comming Raksha Bandhan Celebration is on 24th of August 2010 and it's precious time for everyone staying abroad to send Rakhi to all over India and show your respect towards your brother.

Raksha Bandhan is a special festival in Hindu Religion that celebrates the bond of brother and sister by tying a holy thread around the wrist of brothers. This thread is known as 'Rakhi'. The sister conducts aarti before her brother and put tilak of roli and rice on his forehead, so that God blesses him. It is believed that the thread tied by the sister has the power of protecting the brothers.

Raksha Bandhan festival is always celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month Shraavana. According to English calendar, it usually falls in the month of August. Check the following calendar of dates of Raksha Bandhan in coming few years:

Raksha Bandhan in 2010 is on Tuesday, the 24th of August.
Raksha Bandhan in 2011 is on Saturday, the 13th of August.
Raksha Bandhan in 2009 was on Wednesday, the 5th of August.

Raksha Bandhan festival is very significant in the Hindu society, which values the relationships to a great extent. This festival, apart from strengthening the relationship between brothers and sisters, it also strengthens the relationship of the society in general. It affirms loyalty and faith of people not only amongst themselves, but also for the society. Celebrating Raksha Bandhan creates a feeling of unity and belongingness in the minds of the people.

Celebrating the joyous Raksha Bandhan, INDIA RAKHI GIFTS presents for you a very special range of Rakhi and Rakhi Gifts. An online Shop where you can buy and Send Rakhi worldwide and delight brother on his special day.