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Mehendi is key to culture, adding beauty to celebrations. Different designs enhance the festive spirit and personal expression.
Diwali 2024: One of the cherished traditions during this festive season is applying stunning mehendi designs. (Image: Shutterstock)
The festival of lights— Diwali, is a grand occasion, celebrated by millions around the globe. This festival symbolises the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil and light over darkness. This year, Diwali will be marked on October 31. One of the cherished traditions during this festive season is applying stunning mehendi designs.
Mehendi or henna, holds a special place in Indian culture, adding a touch of beauty and tradition to celebrations. Experimenting with various designs not only enhances the festive spirit but also allows for personal expression. To elevate your Diwali festivities, consider these elegant and easy-to-create mehendi designs:
Floral Delight
When it comes to mehendi designs, flowers serve as a timeless source of inspiration. Create a beautiful floral pattern on the back of your hand, featuring delicate petals and winding vines that reach towards your fingers.
Festive Elements
Include traditional lamps, rangoli designs and diyas as Diwali symbols in your mehendi design. These festive features beautifully encapsulate the essence of Diwali celebrations.
Traditional Peacock Motif
In mehendi design, the peacock motif symbolises beauty. Begin with a basic peacock feather near the wrist, then add swirls and dots. You can enhance the peacock theme by incorporating small flowers and leaves for a captivating look.
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Minimalistic Elegance
If you prefer a minimalist approach, opt for simple mehendi designs. Create tiny, delicate patterns on your fingers and the back of your hand. This style is perfect for those new to the mehendi application, as it is both elegant and easy to apply.
Mandala Magic
Mandalas, with their intricate geometric patterns, make for stunning mehendi designs. Start with a central mandala on your palm and extend the design outward with smaller mandalas on your fingers. This visually appealing design symbolises harmony and unity.
Arabic Mehendi Design
If you prefer elegance, Arabic mehendi designs are the way to go. Characterised by bold lines and open spaces, these patterns often highlight flowers and leaves, creating a sophisticated look that’s sure to turn heads.
Couple Portrait Mehendi
Try the Couple Portrait Mehendi design for a personal touch. You can personalise the celebration by including the bride and groom’s photographs in the mehendi art thanks to this modern trend.
3D Mehendi Designs
3D Mehendi designs are quickly gaining popularity. Intricate patterns, such as flowers, nets and other elements, give these designs a tactile appearance. These intricate patterns enhance the style and are ideal for full-hand Mehendi.
Net Mehendi Designs (Jali Designs)
The ‘Jali’ or net design is popular right now for backhand mehendi. This design covers the hand beautifully and is simple to make. It is a fantastic option for a larger effect because it can be combined with various designs.
Jewellery Mehendi Designs
Jewelry-inspired Mehendi designs are ideal for people who seek simplicity. Without being overly elaborate, these simple designs give off a beautiful vibe that is reminiscent of delicate jewellery on your hands. One of the best things about them is that they are so eye-catching that you might not even need to wear jewellery.
Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali!
