i have always loved the art of henna(mendhi) and how beautiful it looks on hindu brides. i am a christian woman and was wondering if it would be wrong or insulting to people of the hindu or christian religion if i wore something like the traditional henna of hindu or indian weddings. this is what i have learned about the tradition’s meaning after a bit of research:

“The tradition of applying mendhi goes back thousands of years to religious and bridal rituals in India, Africa and the Middle East. Mendhi is of great significance in Hindu weddings. Traditional belief is that the darker the stain and the longer it remains on the bride’s hands and feet the deeper the grooms love for her. Some even believe that the more intense the stain, signifies the deep love the bride’s mother-in-law will have for her, therefore treating her kindly. According to more recent traditions the grooms name will be hidden in the design of the bride’s hands. The wedding night cannot commence until he finds it

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