Bridal Sikh henna Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is my third posting of the Sikh wedding in Alor Star. This time I like to show you the elaborate henna paint work on the hands of the bride.

Bridal work is one of the most elaborate forms of henna. The tradition of hennaing a woman before she takes a husband is one of the oldest uses of henna, originating in the Usko-Mediterranean civilization during the Neolithic period. Over 60 countries have traditions of hennaing brides, and immigrants from those countries have spread henna wedding traditions across the world. Through history, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Coptic, Jain, Zoroastrian, Sikh, Hindu and animist brides have celebrated a "Night of the Henna" before their wedding night. The "Night of the Henna" is not a religious ceremony, and it is not a legal contract. It is a family celebration, wherein women adorn and cherish the bride in their home.

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Graal (57268) 2009-06-27 23:59

Hi Urs,
unusual decorations, amazing painted hands (pity that a bit cutet). Good note and presentation. An interesting element of the Sikh's life and tradition.
Gr., Aleksander

serp2000 (9151) 2009-06-28 1:45

What a wonderful colourful shot, Urs,
Good sharpness and nice colours! TFS!
Serghei

paura (37792) 2009-06-29 7:33

Urs,
Very beautiful clorfull scene here. Technical settings and definitions are really nice. well done.

Regards

Paulo

danyy (67958) 2009-06-30 0:14

Bonjour Urs,
un gros plan bien coloré et une photo 100% TE.
C'est bien cadré et très symbolique.
Amitié.
Daniel.

saim123 (247) 2009-07-12 21:12

WoW Great Picture,,the design of henna:) is good i can apply this at my hand also:)
specilly cutex(nail polish) is good wid glitters..i like hand..may b sum day i upload my own picture wid this henna paint work:)