Hariyali Teej 2023: The celebration of the union of Lord Shiva and Parvathy, known as Hariyali Teej, is celebrated widely in the north of India. In the states of Rajasthan, UP, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Haryana, it is observed by the women devotees of Lord Shiva. The ritual involves women adorning themselves in a green sari, accompanied by bangles and Mehandi. Mehandi application is a ritualistic part of this festival. As a result, numerous new Mehandi designs can be perfect for this year’s Teej celebrations. One such style is the Arabic Mehandi design.
What is Arabic Mehandi?
Traditional Mehandi designs can seem a little complicated to some people. However, Arabic Mehandi designs are a simpler alternative, which, one can easily do at home. Unlike Indian Mehandi designs, it consists of simple floral patterns such as a flower, leaf, or bird that do not cover the entire hand. This results in a dainty and graceful appearance. Common among Pakistani, Arabic, and Egyptian women, it is growing to be extremely popular among Indian women as well. Here are a few design ideas for Teej's inspiration.
Circular-floral design
This involves making a small circle and then turning it into a flower by gradually drawing petals around it. This design is commonly applied on the backhand instead of the palm and often covers one finger, either the index or the middle.
Heart-shaped designs
This design is simple yet they look very intricate. These are created by forming spirals that merge into a heart-like- shape.
Finger patterndesign
This is a very simple design, applied only to the fingers. The finger pattern design is gaining more and more popularity and can be a great addition to a teej look. Moreover, this design offers a modern twist on the traditional Mehandi design, for a minimalistic look.
The popularity of Arabic Mehandi has been on the rise, with more people seeking it out. Whether you chose to get it done professionally or at home, Arabic Mehandi is likely to captivate attention, this Teej.