Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi as it is popularly known, is a very auspicious festival. Rakhi 2012 is celebrated with pomp and gaiety by Hindus in different parts of India. Meaning a bond of protection, it celebrates the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister. This ritual not only strengthens the bond of love between siblings, but also transcends the confines of the family. When a Rakhi is tied on the wrists of close friends and neighbors, it underscores the need for a harmonious social life, where every individual co-exist peacefully as brothers and sisters. This is a very special day for brothers as they pamper their sister with loads of stunning gifts. This is possible only when you are well concerned about when is Rakhi in 2012. Rakhi 2012 has fallen on the 2nd day of August. Online gifts portal SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com showcases a wide variety of rakhis and allied rakhi gifts.

The essence of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan traces back to the mythological past. According to one mythological allusion, Rakhi was intended to be worshipped in respect to sea-god Varuna. Hence, offering of coconut to Varuna, ceremonial bathing and fairs at waterfronts accompany this festival. There are also myths that describe the ritual as observed by Indrani and Yamuna for their respective brothers Indra and Yama. Once, Lord Indra stood almost vanquished in a long-drawn battle against the demons. Full of remorse, he sought the advice of Guru Brihaspati, who suggested his sortie the auspicious day of Shravan Purnima (fullmoon day of the month of Shravan). On that day, Indra's wife and Brihaspati tied a sacred thread on the wrist of Indra to protect him from demons. Thus, Raksha Bhandhan symbolizes protection from the good to the evil forces. Even in the great epic Mahabharata, we find Krishna advising Yudhishtthir to tie the puissant Rakhi to guard himself against impending evils.

By now, as you are well concerned about when is Rakhi in 2012, send gifts to your siblings through this portal. You can order exclusive Rakhi gifts besides rakhi. Be it rakhi thalis, chocolates, dry fruits, silver gifts, spiritual gifts or sweets, they will surely add an extra charm to the occasion. Sisters all over the World, prefer sending rakhis. A wide plethora of designer rakhis are displaced  in the rakhi section of the site. You can make your Rakhi in 2012 memorable by clubbing other fascinating gifts with a rakhi. Keeping in mind the age groups to which they cater to, rakhis of various designs and characters are showcased in our rakhi section. To pamper your kid counterpart send Rakhi to India that represents cartoon characters like Garfield, Zoozoo, Ben 10 etc. However, a vast collection of glittering rakhis studded with diamonds, semi-precious stones, zaris, chamkis and coloured beads are apt for the festival.

Rakhi thalis, which helps in placing the puja items like diya, rice and roli etc. is a very significant rakhi gift. A wide variety of designer rakhi thalis are displayed in the site. You can send an attractive rakhi thali with rakhi to India, to make your festival even more auspicious. In addition to that you can also send dry fruits like cashew nuts, chestnuts, raisins, pistas or almonds. Besides this, a pack of sumptuous chocolates will also fascinate your siblings in India. Palatable sweets can be send with pooja thali. A wide profusion of quality sweets are available in the site for this purpose. Make this Rakhi in 2012 highly exciting with such alluring gifts.