Henna for Karwachauth
>> Monday, October 5, 2009
Ritual of Henna / Mehendi for Karwachauth
Mehendi or Henna has its own significance in India. It is like a tradition in India, and 
women adorn their hands and feet by using Henna Mehndi. Henna Mehandi is basically a paste that is obtained from the leaves of henna plant. It has a special place in the lives of married women (suhagans) who usually apply this on the occasions like Karwa Chauth.
Henna is considered an auspicious symbol of good fortune for married women, in the Indian culture. Here is a belief in India that the women whose mehendi has left a dark color will get plenty of love and care from her husband. It is said that Henna Mehendi also gives a lesson to a new bride that she should do her best to delight her husband and in-laws, like Henna Mehendi itself do for her by providing its lovely color to her hands and feet.
Not only traditional henna, but henna tattoos also are in vogue nowadays. Fancy henna tattoos, for hands, feet, belly, face, back, upperarms wherever you ask for, are available in the markets.
Check out some of my favourite henna patterns:
