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Mehandi - a tradition MAG

July 28, 2011
By Ha-5-rika SILVER, Visakapatnam, Other
Ha-5-rika SILVER, Visakapatnam, Other
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Life is what your thoughts make it.
Happiness, success and the greatest of achievements are nothing if you don't have someone to share it with.
A life lived for others is a life worthwhile - Albert Einstein.


Mehandi is a type of paste made out of a special kind of leaves and applied to hands of girls on special occasions. It is a tradition in Arabic countries and in India.
Mehandi imparts a deep red color to the hands and that color has a symbolic meaning. It means purity and deep love.


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on Aug. 6 2011 at 5:11 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
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" Life is never easy for those who dream."
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that's sweet does it smear?

on Aug. 6 2011 at 4:52 pm
Ha-5-rika SILVER, Visakapatnam, Other
9 articles 7 photos 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is what your thoughts make it.
Happiness, success and the greatest of achievements are nothing if you don't have someone to share it with.
A life lived for others is a life worthwhile - Albert Einstein.

Yes, I did it many times before. It is not that difficult and gets better with practice. Well, the time depends on which kind of design you choose to apply and how good you are at it.

I mean, the design above is so detailed and intricate. It would require more effort and practice. Only experts can pull it off. So, I got a mehandi artist to put it on my hands (those hands are mine).

I can surely do much simpler designs.


on Aug. 6 2011 at 2:34 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Life is never easy for those who dream."
There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

cool how long does it take to have that put on ur arm? have u had it done before?

on Aug. 6 2011 at 10:22 am
Ha-5-rika SILVER, Visakapatnam, Other
9 articles 7 photos 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is what your thoughts make it.
Happiness, success and the greatest of achievements are nothing if you don't have someone to share it with.
A life lived for others is a life worthwhile - Albert Einstein.

Special occasions like marriages, festivals and most importantly around this time of the year.

on Aug. 5 2011 at 11:11 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Life is never easy for those who dream."
There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

wow this is to detailed and unique what special occasions r they applied on?

on Aug. 3 2011 at 10:10 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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Sweet! It's so intricate, I could stare at it for hours

on Aug. 3 2011 at 4:44 pm
StonerChick SILVER, Frankenmuth, Michigan
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Its a dog eat dog world and we're all wearing bacon undearwear

DUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!