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Introducing the Ancient Art of Mehndi The ancient art of henna painting originated from India, and is largely used in traditional and cultural events and festivals in countries such as Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sudan, the Middle East and even some of the Western nations as well. Created as a ceremonial art that is performed through henna painting, the art of mehndi is also known as mehendi, mehandi, al-henna, henna and a variety of other names all across the globe. Popular especially in Rajastan, India during weddings, the bridegrooms would be decorated with mehndi in addition to the brides, making the festival a truly colorful and exciting event. Women tend to wear mehndi for their weddings, and even during non-wedding festivals, especially in India and other parts of the world (for instance the Rongali Bihu festival in Assam). Sometimes relatives and friends of the bride also wear mehndi to make a wedding a grander affair. The art of mehndi is now popular even in the United States, where it is called the henna body art, and is fast becoming one of the most popular body art methods in the country. The art utilizes henna (a type of dry derived from the henna leaves that are dried and ground), and the dye would be drawn and colored on body parts such as hands and legs. The result would be a set of beautiful designs that would undoubtedly set you apart from the rest. In terms of historical use and the origins of the art, the concept of henna has been in existence since the 12th century in the cities of ancient India, and it is believed that Arabic Muslims brought henna to India where is went on to become one of the most popular and in-demand body arts there. Henna is believed to symbolize fertility, and during a wedding any henna artwork would work to signify the love that is shared between husband and wife. Long-lasting and enduring love is also displayed through the use of mehndi during weddings. The application of mehndi prior to a wedding comes attached with games, thus it adds more fun to a wedding ceremony indirectly. According to legend, the darker the color of the henna, the stronger the relationship would turn out to be. Apart from cultural significance, mehndi is also celebrated for its cooling therapeutic effects, especially when you are living in a country that experiences hot weather. If you are interested in getting a view of this famed artwork, pay an Indian wedding a visit, and have a look at the gorgeous designs of mehndi yourself!