Mehendi Puja is a joyful pre-wedding ceremony where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride's (and often guests') hands and feet, symbolizing beauty, joy, and good fortune.
45 min Physical Wedding & Marriage Rituals
Why perform Mehendi Puja?
Celebrated as a joyful, artistic pre-wedding tradition
Believed to symbolize good fortune and marital happiness
Brings family and friends together in festive celebration
When should Mehendi Puja be performed?
Performed a day or two before the wedding, often alongside or before the Haldi ceremony.
How is Mehendi Puja performed?
Blessings
A short prayer invokes blessings for the bride before the application begins.
Mehendi Application
Intricate henna designs are applied to the bride's hands and feet, often including the groom's name hidden within the design.
Celebration
Music, dance, and festivity accompany the artistic process.
Items needed (Samagri)
Henna (mehendi) paste
A henna artist
Traditional attire and decorations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mehendi a religious ritual or a cultural tradition?
It carries cultural and symbolic significance around beauty and good fortune, celebrated as part of the broader wedding festivities.
Do guests also apply mehendi?
Yes, it's common for female family members and friends to also get mehendi applied during the celebration.
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