Festival of Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister in the most beautiful manner and style. The festival is held in high esteem by brothers and sisters all over the country as on this day they renew the bonds of love and affection between them. Sisters tie Rakhi on their brother’s wrist and the brother pledges to protect her sister from all hardships and troubles in life.

Date of Rakhi Festival changes every year as Rakhi is celebrated on the on the full moon in the Hindu month of Shravana or Sawan. This corresponds to the month of July - August according to Gregorian calendar. Raksha Bandhan 2008 will be celebrated on August 16, 2008.

Rakhi is being celebrated since ancient time and its popularity seems to be increasing with every passing year. The festival spells its magic on brothers and sister of all ages and creed. So much so that even if they may be distances apart sibling greatly feel this urge to be close to each other.

For sisters it is a supreme pleasure to be able to physically apply tilak on her brother’s forehead, take his arti and tie a rakhi on her brother’s wrist. She prays to God to protect her dear brother from all dangers and adversities in life. Brothers feel elated at the joy of having a sister who loves him so much. He promises to protect his sister and support her in every phase of her life. The exchange of this wonderful feeling between the brother and sister every year on Rakhi festival strengthens their relationship and builds an inseparable bond between them.

Festival of Raksha Bandhan also calls for celebrations and merriment. Brother pamper their sisters with attractive gifts and loads of cash. Sisters too depict love for their brothers by showering presents on them. They also prepare brothers favorite dishes and the traditional lip smacking kheer. Those staying away from their siblings take help of the courier, postal and Internet services to let each other know much they care for their brother/sister and wish to be together on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Loving brothers and sisters start preparing for Rakhi festival days in advance as they wish to send Rakhi and Rakhi Gifts in time. Come July and the brothers and sisters will start hunting for best Rakhi Gift for their siblings so that they may be able to send Rakhi and Rakhi Gift in time for Raksha Bandhan 2008 which is on August 16.