Mehendi, also referred to as 'henna' is derived from a Sanskrit term 'Mendikha'. It is basically prepared from grounded henna leaves and makes a paste out of it. It is temporary body art, used for decorating skin especially the palm of our hands through a cone-like container. It is widely popular among women of India.
Indian women love to put Mehendi. It is mandatory for women to put it on every occasion be it a wedding, traditions, various festivals and they love decorating it.
It was much popular in ancient times and ancient queens and newlywed brides used to have on. It is believed that its origin was traced back to the Mughals. Earlier turmeric paste was used to decorate the palm which was quite popularly followed in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Initially, the designs were very simple but now as time evolves with new innovations, patterns became more authentic and fancy. Women have it on various occasions like Teej, Durga puja, Bhai dooj, Karva Chauth, Eid, etc. In India it is necessary for new brides to put it during their wedding, a night is dedicated to Mehendi ceremony just a day prior to the wedding.
In this article, you'll get some beautiful Indian mehendi designs that you can wear on every occasion.
Design no.1 (simple full hand mehendi design)
Design no.2
Design no.3
Design no.4 (backhand design)
Design no.5
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