Mehendi is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Mendhika’. Hindu Vedic texts reveal that it was a custom to use mehendi before an important religious ritual. It is the symbolic representation of the inner and outer sun. Since, Vedic customs are based on the idea ‘awakening the inner light.’

Mehendi is the local name for henna designs in the Indian subcontinent, since the idea of using henna to decorate hands originated in Arabia. Though the whole concept of mehendi is borrowed from other countries, it still has the Indian touch to it.

Mehendi represents Indian culture, it is extensively used in decorating hands and feet during weddings and every other auspicious occasion you can think off!. Here is some Mind Blowing Indian Mehndi Designs

Here are Some Beautiful Indian Mehandi Designs that You Can Create at Home:

Here is a beautiful Indian mehendi design with intricate details and floral motifs; this design is a combination of peacock and floral motifs, the fingers have heavy details while there is some gap left on the palm which is filled with tiny flowers. The patterns and motifs make the design unorthodox and completely different. Nevertheless this mehendi design is very unique andcontemporaryand looks lovely on the hands.

Now from a modern design, we move on to traditional Indian Bridal mehendi designs for hands. This design is apt for the bride to be and it can also be worn by close family members of the bride on the joyous occasion. This design has intricate traditional motifs like peacock, lace, bangles and flowers that cover the full arms of the bride making her look glamorous. It is best to usedark mehendi to make the design more bold and prominent.

Who said mehendi is just for the hands? Feet are also a great canvas for this natural art, and this design is a perfect example. It is very apt for auspicious occasions like weddings and engagement. The design is very beautiful for its delicate details that cover both the ankles and feet. The design embraces the ankles like an anklet or a ‘payel’. The lace and floral motifs make the design look so beautiful.

This is very traditional mehendi design and at the same time it is unique unlike traditional Indian mehendi design that covers the tips. In this pattern the tips are left without any design. The motifs are also different on both hands making the design very unique. This intricate Indian mehendi design fills up the hands, thus making it ideal for a bride to be.

This design is very traditional and fills up the hands, without making it look messy. The slight gaps left in the design makes it looksimple and appealing. This mehendi design is apt for anyone. Even a bride’s mother also can opt for this design easily.

This Indian mehendi design is totally different from the traditional mehendi designs, and is a fun option to try if you are bored of traditional motifs. It contains intricate designs and various shapes; you can easily create this funky design at home. The hands also don’t look messy with this design, young college goers will simply like to flaunt it.

For those who want minimal mehendi designs on their hands, this is a great option. The floral motifs at the center are drawn diagonally with designs on the individual fingers. The colorful stones are added to glam up the look.

Are you bored of same old mehendi designs? If yes, then add some uniqueness to your mehendi with the use of different coloured stones. These stones are available in different sizes and shapes, and will make the designs look more colorful and vibrant. The big stones are placed in the middle of the circular designs and other tiny stones are placed all over the design to make it look bright and trendy. Use different shapes and colours to get the desired effect. Make sure the adhesive you use to stick these stones are skin friendly yet long lasting.

If you love Indian mehndi designs full hands with intricate designs and details, then this one is well suited to your taste. The designs are very beautiful and it will fill up your entire hands. However, unlike traditional mehendi designs, the top of the fingers are left open for that unique touch.This is a great choice for the modern bride who loves a great mix of traditional and contemporary mehendi designs.

This is one of those simple Indian Mehendi designs for hands which would suit a bride quite well. The designs and the choice of red mehendi make the designs pop out very wellon the fair hands of the bride, while the floral motifs and other designs on the fingers make it lookmodern.

For those who love mehendi on their feet, here’s an intricate Indian mehendi design you can try on your feet. The design covers a good amount of space on your feet, thus making it ideal for brides to be. You can also do this design for your sister or a close friend’s wedding.Make sure to wear a good shade of nail paint too.

Mehendi designs can be extremely elaborate on the top of the hands too. Here is an example of it. This one has unique styles, with each finger showing different patterns.It covers the back of the hands and reaches up little above the wrist. The design on the wrist looks like a bangle with beautiful paisley and floral motifs.

Another design with colorful beads can be seen here. This one is apt for a modern bride or for anyone attending a social function. The stones and modern motifs make this simple Indian mehndi designs for hands very attractive and fun. It is the accessories that enhance this look.

If you want to create some mehendi designs on the feet, then try this one on the occasion of a wedding. It is a beautiful design and has a nice mixture of traditional and modern patterns.

A very simple mehendi design, this looks great on anyone and can be done for any type of occasion like weddings and festivals. There is also use of darker mehendi in this pattern to make the motifs more prominent and beautiful.

For those looking for medium patterns and unique style, this one is apt. It includes the use of two types of mehendi like red and black mehendi. The black mehendi is used to do the borders while the red one is used to fill in. Designs like oval and heart shapes are done on the fingers to add a touch of uniqueness to this design. The use of beads in different colors is also included to add bling.

This mehendi design for the feet looks very apt for a bride, since there are a lot of details and intricate designs. The whole feet are decorated with detailed motifs to make this mehendi design look really beautiful. It is the front chequered patterns with tiny flowers in the middle that instantly grabs the attention! It also makes this design look very unique.

This design is unique for its distinct patterns and the dominant pattern of paisley is repeated on all sides. The big circular pattern in the middle makes the design really different. This design will make everyone go ‘Wow’ for its uniqueness.

This mehendi design has medium intricate motifs and all of these motifs are filled with glitters using glitter tubes. Different colours are used like red and blue. Colorful stones are used here to make the design more attractive to the youngsters.

This is a very simple looking yet intricately done design. The circular designs in the middle of the palm have microscopic details and are done finely. The patterns are delicately done in such a way that it doesn’t look messy.The tips of the fingers are darkened and the use of tiny flower motifs makes it different and attractive. Using a dark henna paste for this mehndi design makes it look really prominent on your fair hands.

This mehendi design is a great option for those who want simple and colorful designs. It includes glitters as well as colorful beads to decorate the hands. It’s simple yet gorgeous mehendi design you can wear for evening parties.

Mehendi is meant to accentuate your beautiful hands, fingers and feet. Choose the design you like best and start creating them. If you are calling a professional to do the designs for you, discuss the design you would like to do with him or her in advance. These designs are a great combination of traditional and modern motifs, it will surely make you the center of attraction. All eyes will be glued to your well decorated hands!

I hope you enjoy trying these Indian mehandi designs for hands and feet. Don’t forget to share your pictures.