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Henna and the bride - Cultural and religious significance
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It is not easy to trace back the origin of henna usage but it can be safely said that henna is being used for more than five thousand years for both healing and cosmetic purposes. Ancient civilizations were Image
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known to use henna for various purposes, including its healing capacities, especially for brides.

Some historians argue that henna was brought into India by Mughals in the 12th century, but deities on 4th-5th century CE #Ajantacave murals have henna decoration. The henna
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decoration is clearly illustrated on many more very old murals in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Coming on to more about henna, the term #Mehendi has its root in Sanskrit word ‘Mendhika’. A plant used to create the temporary colouring and it is mentioned in our Vedas that
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focuses on the custom of applying Mehendi to awake the inner light. Other healing capabilities of henna include an antiseptic agent that improves blood circulation.

Many religions in India and Indian subcontinent have been using henna for centuries for body adoration and
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its healing qualities, especially #Hindu, #Sikh and #Jain religion. Even Goddesses in the #Hindureligion are depicted with @hennadesignes on their hands. Henna is applied on almost all festivals and special occasions. Henna has become an integral part of celebrations in
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#Indianculture, so much so, that #Indianmarriage has a day for ‘Mehandi Ceremony’ in which the bride is adorned with henna decoration on her hands and legs as a way of wishing her good health, luck and prosperity as she is about to embark on a new journey of married life.
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Henna is applied on the #bride mainly for its medicinal properties of cooling the body and reducing the stress. Henna cools the nerve endings on her hands and feet and prevents the nerves from tensing and causing stress to the bride. It is said that darker the colour of henna
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,more love the bride will receive from her in-laws. I am not contesting this belief but I think the dark colour of #henna means better blood circulation, a good level of iron in the blood and overall better health.

#HennaDesignes #Mehandidesignes #Hinduism #Bridalmehandi

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