Mehandi Ceremonies #Indian Rituals & Customs

#Mehndi Ki Raat Ayi Mehndi Ki Raat, Dekhe Koi Pyari Dulhan Ke Haath....
This Bollywood number races up in our mind as soon as we think about ‘mehndi’. And that’s because it’s one of the most vibrant celebration in an Indian wedding and is quite cool and quirky too. Splash of colours, fun, music, entertainment and the enthusiasm takes the ritual of mehndi to a whole new level. The function of mehndi becomes memorable and one to remember for being fun-centric, colourful, vivacious and bubbly.

Well, apart from the fun element we must also understand the essence of mehndi as to how it perfectly purifies and beautifies the whole Indian wedding and the rituals associated. From rituals, to customs and significance, mehndi is a big deal when it comes to celebrating a wedding in an impressive and traditional way. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that it as integral a part of every dulhan’s sringaar as much as her jewellery. Let’s have a sneak peek into the mesmerizing mehndi ceremony.

The Mehndi Function

Mehndi ceremony is usually held a day before the main wedding where the paste of mehndi is applied to bride and groom’s hands and feet. Along with the rituals, mehndi calls for loads of fun, furore and excitement. The event is celebrated to mark the beginning of a wedding and appears first or second in the sequel to the wedding rituals. No wonder, this eclectic ceremony is a hit among the guests. Gorgeous colours, beautiful decor, the fragrance of henna, flowers and some music add to the charm of the lovely ritual. Close family members, relatives and friends celebrate the ritual on small or large scale as per their budget, time and convenience. It’s completely an individual choice as to how much extravaganza and ostentations he/she wants. Many people rope in dancers, mehndi experts, decor planners, DJs for music and dance and famous caterers for luxurious meals.