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Mehndi is a significant part of all the customs and traditions of India. It is believed that the Indian wedding is not complete without the Mehndi ceremony, which is celebrated amidst much fanfare. Mehndi is basically applied on the hands and feet of the bride to beautify these parts for the auspicious occasion and is usually applied a day before the wedding.

Henna is a widely known decorative material used to beautify hands and feet. It is also known by the names of Mehndi and Mylanchi. Fetched from a bush known as Lawsonia Inermis, Henna leaves are dehydrated and crushed to form henna powder. Then water is added to form a thick Henna paste. In ancient era the Henna paste was used to provide comfort in the diseases related to the blood circulation and various other pains.