Mehendi lagi mere haat re... .

- Mehndi, one of the sixteen ornaments of Navodaya, has religious and scientific significance as well

Wedding season is in full swing. Newlyweds and their families are busy getting ready. Wedding related events are being organized. One of such events is Mehndi Rasam. Today we find thousands of Mehndi artists. They put mehndi of various designs on the hands of the bride and groom for an asking price. But do you know why mehndi is called a kind of rasam?

Actually there are religious and scientific reasons behind putting mehndi on the hands of the bride and groom. Applying henna religiously is considered auspicious. It is said that the hands of the bride should be at night. Mehndi also has a prominent place in the sixteen adornments of women. It is also said that the bride and groom are more or less nervous at the time of marriage. So henna applied on hands and feet gives them coolness. Mehndi is also considered as a sign of love. It is believed that the more the color of henna is on the hands and feet, the more the love between the bride and groom will increase. Similarly, the relationship of couples who have the color of henna on their hands and feet for a longer time will also be closer.

Mehndi is considered sacred by people of almost every religion. After applying mehndi, the beauty of Navodha blossoms more. Many people apply mehndi to their hair like hands and feet. Applying mehndi in this way is considered auspicious. Also, mehndi contains antiseptic elements that make the skin smooth. Applying mehndi also improves blood circulation.

Mehndi artists apply a liquid made by dissolving sugar in lemon juice immediately after applying henna on the hands and feet as it starts to dry. By doing this, the dried henna does not come true. Usually after removing the henna from the palm, the shake is taken by heating cloves on a pan. By doing this, the color of henna increases. Some beauty experts say that if you want, you can also apply mustard oil on your hands and feet after removing henna. Yes, don't make the mistake of applying water on your hands and feet immediately after removing the henna. By doing this, the color of henna will fade.

- Vaishali Thakkar