Why is Mehndi Applied to the Bride and Groom Before Marriage? Know Its Religious and Scientific Reasons
Lucknow: In India, many types of rituals are performed during a wedding. Every ritual has a religious significance behind it. Today, we will talk about the Mehndi ceremony. This ceremony is a must in every Hindu wedding. During this, the bride gets beautiful designs of Mehndi applied to her hands. Not only the bride but also the groom gets Mehndi applied to his hands and feet. In such a situation, have you ever wondered why this Mehndi ceremony is performed? What could be the reasons behind applying this Mehndi?
Reasons for Applying Mehndi at Weddings:
Actually, the ritual of applying Mehndi on the hands and feet during a wedding has not only religious but also social significance. This Mehndi is considered a symbol of beauty and good fortune. After the Mehndi is applied, the beauty of the bride is further enhanced. At the same time, this Mehndi is also a symbol of good luck. That is, applying it brings good fortune. In Hinduism, there is often talk of 16 adornments (Solah Shringar), and Mehndi is one of them.
It is said that if the color of the Mehndi is a deep, bright red, then the bride receives a lot of love and affection from her groom. Her married life goes very well, and she does not face any difficulties after marriage. She remains very happy. That’s why everyone tries to ensure that the color of the wedding Mehndi comes out a deep, bright red.
This is the Scientific Reason Behind It:
It is said that during the time of marriage, the bride and groom start feeling nervous. In such a situation, Mehndi, which has a cooling effect, when applied to the body, reduces the body temperature. This is the reason why Mehndi is applied to their hands and feet. Apart from this, Mehndi is also considered a symbol of love. It is said that the darker the color of the Mehndi, the more love grows between the couple. Also, the longer the color lasts after the wedding, the more fortunate it is considered for the couple.
If you want to get a good, deep color of Mehndi, then after the Mehndi dries, apply a mixture of lemon juice and sugar to it with the help of cotton. If you want, you can also apply mustard oil present in the household pickle after the Mehndi dries. Apart from this, placing four to five cloves on a slow-heated griddle and exposing the Mehndi-covered hands to its smoke also helps in getting a rich, vibrant color.