Username:.Sweet-Paradise.Name:SanjannahGender: FemaleＱＵＩＺWhat was Henna Originally used for, before becoming known for being decorative?
( Mehndi or Henna is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā.[1] The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Hindu Vedic ritual books. Haldi (staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered around the idea of "awakening the inner light". Traditional Indian designs are of representations of the sun on the palm, which, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet. It also has it's own ceremony, which is basically a pre-wedding sort of celebration.
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What is Henna made of?
( Henna (biologically known as Lawsonia inermis) is a flowering plant. Extracts from the leaves of the plant have been used since the Bronze Age (talk about being ancient!) to create a natural red-brown dye used to color skin, nails, hair, leather, and wool.
The henna plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions such as South Asia, Africa, and some parts of Australia. It is commercially cultivated in many countries, such as India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
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What Traditions is Henna normally used in?
( Mehndi is typically applied during special Hindu weddings and Hindu festivals like Karva Chauth, Vat Purnima, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Teej. In Hindu festivals, many women have Henna applied to their hands and feet. It is usually drawn on the palms and feet, where the design will be clearest due to contrast with the lighter skin on these surfaces, which naturally contain less of the pigment melanin. Henna was originally used as a form of decoration mainly for Hindu brides. Muslims of Indian subcontinent also apply Mendi during their festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
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