Mehendi Preparation #DIY #Different

मेहँदी है रचनेवाली, हाथों में गहरी लाली

कहें सखियाँ, अब कलियाँ, हाथों में खिलने वाली हैं

तेरे मन को, जीवन को, नई ख़ुशियाँ मिलने वाली हैं

#Mehendi #DIY #Athome #EasytoMake

Mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. Staining oneself with mehndi, is a Vedic custom, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered on the idea of "awakening the inner light". Traditional Indian designs are representations of the sun on the palm, which, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet. Mehendi has a great significance in performing classical dance like Bharatnatyam. Alta is a red dye used similarly to henna to paint the feet of the brides in some regions of India, for instance in Bengal.

Here are some popular beliefs that are associated with this tradition:

• The darkness of the mehendi colour on a bride’s hand represents the deep love between the would-be-couple.
• The mehendi colour also shows the love and understanding between the bride and her  mother-in-law.
• The longer the mehendi retains its colour, the more auspicious it is for the newlyweds.
• Mehendi is also deemed to be a symbolic representation of fertility.

Mehendi or henna is known for its medicinal properties. It has a cooling effect that aids in soothing stress, headaches and fevers. Mehendi herb is also very beneficial for the growth of nails. So, mehendi is applied to relieve the bride and groom of all the wedding stress. It also protects them from any viral diseases before the wedding.

As a kid, I was always fascinated with the Mehendi which my Aunt use to make in just 15 mins and apply it with matchstick to give different designs but I prefered Sun Design like in the above image. 

A different yet simple way of making mehendi at home in just 15 minutes and getting the same bright colour just like Henna on your hands in another 15 minutes. In just 30 minutes, you can actually get Mehendi on your hands and get ready for any festivals, events, celebrations that too staying at your home with just one ingredient from your kitchen. Its the best method for the current situation of Covid-19.

Try this Mehendi preparation at home and enjoy your festivities Gals!

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