4) MEHENDI AND HALDI

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{mehendi~ Henna
Haldi~turmeric}

Held a day before the actual wedding, the Mehndi ceremony is a fun-filled, nostalgic sit-down for the bride, her cousins, siblings, friends, aunts and others. This is their day, filled with fun, laughter, songs, dances and games as each sits down for a dollop of Mehndi over their hands and feet.

 This is their day, filled with fun, laughter, songs, dances and games as each sits down for a dollop of Mehndi over their hands and feet

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Often held on a sunny day outdoors, the Mehndi ceremony actually occurs for both the bride and the groom on the same day. Nowadays, many brides-to-be choose to do one combined mehndi function, for double the madness and fun!

Normally, a Mehndi ceremony is an emotional Shringaar (makeup) ceremony, aimed at ritualistically beautifying the bride and groom and preparing them for their wedding day. It begins with the arrival of Mehndi from the groom's side for the bride, a step that's mirrored with the Haldi ceremony or Pithi Dastoor.

 It begins with the arrival of Mehndi from the groom's side for the bride, a step that's mirrored with the Haldi ceremony or Pithi Dastoor

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In the Indian cuisine, haldi or turmeric holds a special place of honour in our homes. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and other healing properties, because of which it has become popular as a medicine as well. And, one area where it holds the most important place is when it comes to Indian traditions. In Indian weddings, this amazing ingredient has an entire ceremony to its name.

According to the ancient texts, there is significance for every ritual that forms a part of the Indian wedding, including the haldi ceremony

Beautiful Significance of Haldi Ceremony in Indian Weddings

In the Indian cuisine, haldi or turmeric holds a special place of honour in our homes. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and other healing properties, because of which it has become popular as a medicine as well. And, one area where it holds the most important place is when it comes to Indian traditions. In Indian weddings, this amazing ingredient has an entire ceremony to its name.

According to the ancient texts, there is significance for every ritual that forms a part of the Indian wedding, including the haldi ceremony. So, take a look at this wedding ritual, and its significance.

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