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India and Henna Wedding Traditions
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Wedding Traditions from IndiaIndian weddings consist of a pre-wedding party with friends and family as they gather to prepare for the wedding. The venues are adorned with perfect setting. Rangoli, Janked up with flowers is done at the entrance. The artists with accompanying music, which lends to afternoon charm, perform a traditional welcome dance, and the mehendi girls are hired to apply henna to the girlfriends and female family members of the bride as they get together and celebrate.

Traditional songs are sung to give the bride good luck. It is believed that, the intensity of the Mehndi reflects the love of the groom for the bride. Traditionally the name of the bride and groom is worked into the Mehndi pattern of the bride.

In the 12th century Mehndi (Indian word for Henna - Mehndi is the art of applying Henna on the body.) was introduced to India by the Mogulmonrachie. In the beginning Mehndi was only used by the rich and ruling families. Soon also the simple folk found pleasure in it. As more people were using Mehndi, the patterns became more refined.

Indian weddings conduct many intricate ceremonies, such as the painting of the hands - henna as mentioned, but there are other ceremonies as the mangal pheras, which determines who will rule the household and saptapadi the seven vows. Amongst other fun traditions. After the wedding the bride is carried out by her brothers.

The wedding day is selected by a Pandit based on the bridal couple's horoscopes. The Pandit prays with the family that they will have a happy life together.

Garlands are presented to guests of honor Many flowers/rose petals are thrown for good luck.

Mela food is served, folk dancers and performers adds up to the traditional and joyful ambiance.


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