Indian Mehndi Design...

Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India, as well as by expatriate communities from the country. The word mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Vedic ritual books. Haldi(Staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are important Vedic customs as a symbolic representation of the Outer and the Inner Sun. Vedic customs are meant to awaken the "inner light and so the gold of the inner Sun has an important symbolic function. 

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Mehndi is a ceremonial art form which originated in ancient India. Intricate patterns of mehndi are typically applied to brides before wedding ceremonies. The bridegroom is also painted in some parts of India. In Rajasthan, the grooms are given designs that are often as elaborate as those for brides. In Assam, apart from marriage, it is broadly used by unmarried women during Rongali bihu (there are no restrictions to the married ones). Henna is also common in some gulf states, specially Yemen, where the night before the wedding night is dedicated to decorating the bride with henna, and called "Henna night"

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Mehndi is used since ancient times, i.e.almost 5000 years ago. According to many mehndi people who brought Mughals in India, but some believe it originated in India. Mehndi commonly referred to as “Henna” derived from leaves of the plant called henna it is also known as the cypress flower. The word “Henna” extracted from the Latin the Arabic name for Lawsonia inermis which is pronounced as “henna”.

Mehndi is used in several cases, such as marriage, none of the Indian wedding is complete say. Stunning design Mehndi is a must for every wedding ceremony. Although styles of mehndi to differ in different regions, they are used in. the most popular types of mehndi design includes Indian, Pakistani, African and Arabic mehndi. The application of henna is also gaining popularity in the West; more and more people realize the beauty of elegant mehndi patterns.

1. Indian mehndi styles known large point and drawing on the palm center. The Indian design with the fingertips, usually colored completely with mehndi.

2. Arabic mehndi painting is well known as a less detailed design, although the colors are very dark. Most designsinclude Arabic leaves, vines and beautiful flowers, to name a few.

3. Pakistani mehndi painting the most detailed one so the use of Pakistani Mehndi little time decision.

4. African mehndi pattern is very rarely used for applications Mehndi. It includes geometric shapes and points.

Mehndi ceremony in Indian Wedding mainly includes pre-wedding rituals. It is believed in India that the dark color ofmehndi on the palm of the bride will be more successful with her marriage. Mehndi designs are also popular in the religious holidays. At festivals such as Diwali, the majority of women go to the mehndi applications; the majority of beauty salons also offer henna application during the festive season.