Ceremonies & Traditions

What is Shagun Mehendi?

Shagun mehendi is the first, auspicious touch of henna given to the bride or groom - often a single dot or small circle on the palm, applied by a mother, mother-in-law or elder - before the main design begins.

Shagun Mehendi explained

Shagun means auspicious, and the gesture is a blessing for the marriage. In many families the henna for the shagun is sent by the groom's side.

Grooms often receive only a shagun dot, though many now opt for a small design with the bride's initials.

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Mehendi designs related to shagun mehendi

Groom (Dulha) Mehendi

Groom mehendi is the henna applied to the groom, ranging from a single shagun dot or palm circle to minimal line art, the bride's initials or a small motif on the palm.

Round Tikki (Gol) Mehendi

Round tikki mehendi, also called gol or chakri mehendi, is a classic design with a filled or patterned circle in the centre of the palm, often surrounded by petals and finished with capped fingertips.

Related mehendi terms

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.HaldiHaldi is a Hindu pre-wedding ritual in which a paste of turmeric, oil and other ingredients is applied to the bride and groom for blessings and glowing skin. It is usually held the morning of, or a day before, the wedding.RokaRoka is a North Indian pre-engagement ceremony at which the two families formally agree to the match and exchange gifts and blessings. It is an intimate event, and any mehendi worn is usually simple and minimal.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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