Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Mehendi Ceremoney























Mehndi ceremony is a traditional and exciting pre-wedding ceremony in India. 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 an integral part of the wedding ceremony that it cannot be imagined without it. Mehndi ceremony usually takes place just before marriage. 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. 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. She 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. According to popular belief, the darker the color of the Mehndi, the more her husband will love her.

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