New Delhi: Raksha Bandhan, the beautiful festival celebrating the bond of brother and sister, is more than tying the sacred thread by the sister on her brother’s
wrist. It’s about getting ready for the occasion and finishing the festive look. So, women love to apply mehendi or henna on their hands to elevate the festive mood. This art is beyond drawing patterns on the hands. The detailed and beautiful designs of mehendi complement the rich fabrics and colours of ethnic clothing.
In India, different regions have their unique style of mehendi. However, the art of applying henna has evolved over the years. As millions of people around the world are all geared up for the Raksha Bandhan celebration on August 28, women prefer patterns like floral vines, lotus flowers, paisley designs, minimalist bracelet designs, mandala, jharokha and Raksha Bandhan-themed designs. The options are many. So, to help you pick mehendi designs, here are a few ideas you will adore.
Raksha Bandhan mehendi design ideas
1. Floral design for the entire palm
This design covering the entire palm, includes a beautiful flower design in the middle and intricate motifs all around it that go all the way over to the fingers. It is adorable because mehendi stains darker on the palms.
2. Intricate pattern for back of hand
The intricate design on the back of the hand looks gorgeous. It consists of a detailed pattern in the centre and on the back of the fingers. If you are someone who cannot wait for long hours to let the mehendi design dry, this one is for you.
3. Jharokha mehendi design
Jharokha design may include floral vines, tiny leaves and flower patterns. This design has been trending for quite some time and for all the right reasons. This back-of-the-hand design looks so elegant.
4. Cute palm mehendi design
This pretty palm mehendi design, with the intricate motifs all around it, covers the entire area. The great part is that it doesn’t take too long to apply or dry.
5. Dainty flower pattern
A pair of dainty flowers with leaves and vines looks so delicate and pretty. Imbibe good fortune, prosperity and love through this design. This pattern fills up your fingers and some parts of your hands.
6. Raksha Bandhan mehendi design
Drawing the image of brother and sister together is the ideal design for the Raksha Bandhan celebration. It can be personalised by making different personal moments of playfulness and fun with a tiny phrase. It looks gorgeous.
7. Lotus motif mehendi art
Mehendi design with a blooming lotus amidst the gorgeous leaves, flowers and roses is one of the popular motifs used for both hands and feet. It infuses beauty with divinity.
8. Minimal mandala design
Mandala design is minimal. It is drawn on hands with flowers like lotus and net patterns or jaal in the centre. The motifs are extended to palms, forearms, wrists and fingers. The designs are numerous and look simple yet graceful.
9. Minimal peacock pattern
Designs with peacock motifs are known to be more enchanting than the regular ones. In this pattern, a peacock is drawn at the centre on the back of the hand with tiny leaf vines on fingers.
Mehendi has always been connected with the positive spirits of any auspicious and festive occasion. Spread your energy, too, with these suggested patterns.
