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A Bengali bride in London with hands decorated with mehndi and bangles Mehndi applied on the palms Mehndi applied on the backs of the hand. Mehndi (pronunciation ⓘ) is a form of temporary skin decoration using a paste created with henna. In the West, mehndi is commonly known as henna tattoo, although it is not a permanent tattoo. [1] Mehndi ...
Pitha for Gaye Holud A Bengali Muslim bride's hand adorned with alta on her Gaye Holud. The turmeric paste is applied to the bride's skin by her friends. This is said to soften the skin, but it also colours her in the distinctive yellow hue that gives its name to this ceremony. The sweets are then fed to the bride by all involved, one at a time ...