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Slide 1: Author Name : Sanjay Roy email ID : sanjay.roy@reliablewebtechnologies.com Company : SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com URL : http://www.sendrakhigiftstoindia24x7.com Address : 300. B. B. Ganguly Street Kolkata-700012 Land Line No : 03322259975 Fax No : 03322368091 Title : When is Rakhi in 2010? Description : This article talks about the exact day of Rakhi this year and significance of this day in brief. Keywords : Rakhi 2010, Rakhi in 2010, Raksha Bandhan date 2010, Rakhi 2010 Calender Category : Shopping,Gifts Body : Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the unspoken love between two siblings, specifically between a brother and a sister. On this auspicious day, sisters keep a fast from the morning until they tie the sacred thread of Rakhi on the forehand of their brothers. This sacred thread is called Rakhi and the festival is called Raksha Bandhan which means 'the bond of protection'. This thread is embellished with the love and care of the dear sister for her dearest brother. By tying this thread of rakhi, sisters make promise to protect her brother from every danger or omen energies. Falls on the Shravan Purnima (the full moon day of the Hindu month 'Shravana') popularly known as Rakhi Purnima, Raksha Bandhan normally comes in the month of August. So, if you want to know when is rakhi this year or when is Rakhi in 2010, then here is the information for you. This year the festival of Raksha Bandhan falls on Tuesday, 24th of August. In every part of India, Rakhi is being celebrated with full vigor. From North to South and from East to West, the excitement and preparation which starts days before this festival, makes it a national festival. In North and South India, it is known as Rakhi Purnima. It is called as Nariyal Purnima in parts of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra. In central India like in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Jharkand, this day in known as Kajari Purnima. Another name of this festival is Pavitropana, popular in parts of Gujarat. Though the color and the customs vary from place to place, the core essence of this festival remains same everywhere. Even the non-residential Indians send Rakhi to India and take part in this celebration. As world is now turning into a global village, an increasing number of Indians are living abroad. Their families, living in different corners of this country, cherish the dream of celebrating the special days like Rakhi, Diwali or Holi together. Indians consider any occasion, small or big, as a time of family get together. Families visit and gather at their ancestral home, get in touch with the full family and enjoy the festival together with grand celebrations. Likewise on Rakhi, every sister expect that her brother will come home and together they will celebrate with all fun and gaiety. But due to professional or
Slide 2: personal reasons, brothers find it very difficult to get the leave permission and return back to their home. For those brothers sending Rakhi gifts to India is the best possible option. Same way, sisters living abroad, send rakhi to India online and wish their dear brothers all the good luck and success in the world. Celebrate rakhi 2010 by sending rakhi to India through SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com. SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com is an online gifting company with a huge number of rakhi which can be sent with exclusive rakhi gifts to India. From precious diamond or pearl rakhi to simple kids rakhi, one can find rakhis of all ranges. Choose the best one from the vast collection and send the rakhi to India for your dear brother. Let the thread of protection save him from all the possible dangers in his life. Along with rakhi, send mithai thali, dry fruits, chocolate hampers or bhaiya bhabi hampers to your loved ones in India through this site. Wrapped with your warm blessings, send rakhi gifts to India through SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com and let these gifts be delivered to your siblings on time. About the Author: The author writes for SendRakhiGiftsToIndia.com which specializes in delivering rakhi and rakhi gifts to India. The site aims to connect the global NRI by enabling them to send rakhi to India on the occasion of Rakhi.