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Mehandi is a traditional Hindu custom which is followed in India since Vedic time. Mehandi which is known as Henna in the western countries has been mentioned in Vedic ritual books.
During wedding Mehandi is the most important part of the bride make up. Married women apply Mehandi during Karwa Chauth, Gangaur, Ahoi Ashtami, Hariyali Teej, Hartalika Teej, Akha Teej, Bhai Dooj, Vat Savitri (Vat Purnima) and Gauri Puja festivals.
In Devanagari Mehandi is written as मेहन्दी. Mehandi is also spelled as Mehndi and Mehendi.
According to Hindu calendar, Shuka Paksha Tritiya of Chaitra month is celebrated as Gangaur. The consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri is worshipped during Gangaur festival. Both married and unmarried women worship Goddess Gauri on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days. This day is ruled by god Vishnu, the preserver-god in the Hindu Trinity.
The festival of Hariyali Teej usually falls on Shravana Shukla Paksha Tritiya, two days before Naga Panchami. Hariyali Teej commemorates union of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated for marital bliss and well-being of spouse and children.
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat including Vrat Timings and the Moon Rise Timings on Karwa Chauth is given here. Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival in which married women fast from sunrise to moonrise seeking the well-being, prosperity and safety of their husbands.
Ahoi Ashtami is a festival celebrated in North India in which mothers hold a fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being of their children. You can check here The Sanjh (evening) time for sighting Stars and the timings of moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami.
