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What is Mehendi?

Mehendi (also spelled mehndi or mehandi) is the South Asian name for henna and for the art of applying henna paste to the hands and feet in decorative patterns, especially for weddings, festivals and celebrations.

Mehendi explained

The word comes from the Sanskrit mendhika, the name of the henna plant. Today it refers to the paste, the design, and the pre-wedding function at which the bride's mehendi is applied.

All three spellings - mehendi, mehndi and mehandi - mean the same thing. People search for each of them, which is why booking platforms use all three.

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Related mehendi terms

HennaHenna is a plant, Lawsonia inermis, whose dried and powdered leaves release an orange-red dye called lawsone. Mixed into a paste and applied to skin, it leaves a temporary reddish-brown stain that lasts one to three weeks.Mehendi CeremonyThe mehendi ceremony is a pre-wedding function, usually held one or two days before the wedding, at which the bride's hands and feet are decorated with henna while family and friends celebrate with music, dance and food.Mehendi ArtistA mehendi artist is a professional who designs and applies henna to the hands, feet and body for weddings, festivals and events. Many specialise in bridal, Arabic, Rajasthani or contemporary styles and offer home service.Bridal MehendiBridal mehendi is the elaborate henna applied to a bride before her wedding, usually covering both hands to the elbow and both feet, and often including personal elements such as portraits or the groom's hidden name.

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