Mehndi is yet another
traditional yet exciting pre wedding ceremony. In India, a lot of emphasis is
given on customs and rituals. Indian people are ardent lovers of beauty and
elegance. This is what reflects in the Mehndi ceremony before marriage. Mehendi
ceremony has been prevalent since ages and forms such an integral part of the
wedding ceremony that it cannot be imagined without it. Furthermore, Mehandi is
one of the sixteen adornments of the bride and her beauty is incomplete without
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Mehndi ceremony usually takes place just before
marriage. According to the ritual, the bride does not step out of the house
after this ceremony. Mehndi ceremony is essentially organized by the family of
the bride and is usually a private affair which takes place in the presence of
friends, relatives and family members. However, the scale of the ceremony
depends upon individual choice. Some people celebrate it with great pomp and
show. Sometimes, the Mehndi ceremony resembles another sangeet ceremony.
Nevertheless, during the ceremony, turmeric paste
is applied on bride's face, feet and hands. After this, the Mehndi application
begins. For applying Mehndi to the bride, a skilled Mehndi expert is called. He
applies Mehndi on bride's hands, arms, feet and legs. Traditionally, the Mehndi
applied to the bride was obtained by drying the leaves of the Henna plant.
Nowadays there are various types of Mehndi designs available in the market.
Some of the popular Mehndi designs include Arabic Mehndi, Rajasthani Mehndi,
Crystal Mehndi, Tattoo Mehndi, etc.
This also points towards the fact that Mehndi has
become more of an accessory. However, no matter whatever might be its form, it
is still an essential element of the bride. According to popular belief, the
darker the color of the Mehndi, the more her husband will love her. As a
tradition, the bride is not allowed to work in her marital house till the time
her Mehndi does not fade away. This ceremony is primarily a women function,
which takes place amidst musical beats of Dholak, with women singing
traditional songs for a prosperous marital life of the bride.
