Mehndi, also known as henna across the globe, is a paste often associated with good fortune and positivity. It is one of the oldest forms of body art originated by humans. Women and girls get their hands and feet laden with this paste on auspicious occasions. Be it weddings or festivals like Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Teej or Eid – Mehendi is an extremely cherished way to drench into the celebratory feels for most girls. While some women swoon over its aromatic fragrance, others absolutely love their hands adorned with pretty and intricate mehendi designs. But now, as the time has advanced, it is common for men to apply mehendi as well.
The Mehendi paste is derived from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant to decorate a person’s body. The leaves are dried in sun and then ground to get a fine mossy green powder. It is then mixed with an adequate amount of water, lemon juice and a few drops of eucalyptus oil to obtain a smooth paste. The paste is further soaked overnight for infusion of all ingredients and then poured in a plastic cone for the application. Moreover, the word ‘Mehendi’ is originally derived from a Sanskrit word ‘Mendhika’ which is referred to the henna plant itself.
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