Karwa Chauth is here and so are the preparations for ‘solah sringar.’ One of the solah sringars is applying henna on your palms and hands. Indian women, especially married women are known to adorn their hands with henna for festivals and special occasions as a part of their beauty ritual. Not just for its aesthetic but mehndi also has a deep cultural value in India that is why women of all ages have an emotional association with it.
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One of the oldest forms of traditional body art, mehndi comes from the Sanskrit word 'mendhika' or the henna plant. Mehndi goes back to the Vedic era when it was used as a cosmetic, other than that, henna leaves are also known for its medicinal values. Mehndi is considered very auspicious and among Hindu women.
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Now, Karwa Chauth is the celebration of marriage and suhaag and mehndi holds a very important place in the festive rituals. Women colour their hands with mehndi as a holy symbol of marriage, dress in their best attires, and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. This automatically makes mehndi a holy substance of sorts.
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Days before Karwa Chauth women start their beauty and fashion rituals. From buying gorgeous new clothes to getting themselves pampered, to finding the right mehndi artist, this festival can be a handful. However, not just women but the whole family loves participating in it. This year, unfortunately, things are not the same. With many of the COVID-19 restrictions still in place, going out does not seem likely. So, we bring you a list of simple yet stunning mehndi designs so you can do it yourself when you observe your day-long fast and hang out with your family members.
The following designs are mostly minimalist, elegant, and asymmetrical so you don’t face much trouble applying it on your own or getting the help of someone who is not a professional.
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