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Henna and the bride - Cultural and religious significance
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It is not easy to trace back the origin of henna usage but it can be safely said that henna is being used for more than five thousand years for both healing and cosmetic purposes. Ancient civilizations were
Henna and the bride - Cultural and religious significance
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It is not easy to trace back the origin of henna usage but it can be safely said that henna is being used for more than five thousand years for both healing and cosmetic purposes. Ancient civilizations were
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known to use henna for various purposes, including its healing capacities, especially for brides.
Some historians argue that henna was brought into India by Mughals in the 12th century, but deities on 4th-5th century CE #Ajantacave murals have henna decoration. The henna
known to use henna for various purposes, including its healing capacities, especially for brides.
Some historians argue that henna was brought into India by Mughals in the 12th century, but deities on 4th-5th century CE #Ajantacave murals have henna decoration. The henna
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decoration is clearly illustrated on many more very old murals in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Coming on to more about henna, the term #Mehendi has its root in Sanskrit word ‘Mendhika’. A plant used to create the temporary colouring and it is mentioned in our Vedas that
decoration is clearly illustrated on many more very old murals in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Coming on to more about henna, the term #Mehendi has its root in Sanskrit word ‘Mendhika’. A plant used to create the temporary colouring and it is mentioned in our Vedas that
