Karwa Chauth 2022: Here Are Some Beautiful Mehndi Designs to Try This Year

Karva Chauth is a Hindu festival that is celebrated by wives praying for their husband's longevity. Many married women observe a fast from sunrise all the way to the moonrise followed by the Puja and breaking the fast.

A tradition that is rooted in North India is now celebrated pan India. Young couples have taken a modern approach towards celebrating this festival, in which both partners fast for each other's well-being. Apart from all the other rituals, there is one thing in particular that interests women. Mehndi or Henna! Mehendi is not related to Karva Chauth in particular as it has a rich history across cultures. It is a popular form of body art in South Asia including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and resembles similar traditions of henna as body art found in North Africa, East Africa, and the Middle East. But today we are going to look at Henna designs that are suitable for this occasion.

Today, we have curated a list of Mehndi Designs. You can choose the one most suitable for your personality to apply on your Palms this Karva Chauth! We have tried to cater to all preferences, starting from basics to intricate designs. Hope you find your pick, let's get started. 

Process of Applying Mehndi

• Before moving on to the designs, let's look at the process of applying mehndi. Mehndi paste is usually applied to the skin using, a paintbrush, a stick, or a plastic cone. 
• After about 15–20 minutes, the paste will dry and begin to crack, and 
• During this time, a mixture of lemon juice and white sugar can be applied over the henna design to moisten the henna paste so that the henna will stain darker. 
• The painted area is then wrapped with tissue, plastic, or medical tape to lock in body heat, creating a more intense color on the skin. 
• The wrap is not a traditional method but is used by my young girls who wear it for two to six hours, or sometimes overnight, and then removed. When first removed, the henna design is pale to dark orange and gradually darkens through oxidation, for 24 to 72 hours. 
• The final color is reddish brown and can last anywhere from one to three weeks depending on the quality and type of henna paste applied, as well as where it was applied on the body (thicker skin stains darker and longer than thin skin). An additional thing one can do is to apply all kinds of natural oil, like sesame oil, coconut oil, almond oil, etc to extend its longevity. 

How to Make Mehndi at Home?

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (25g) Henna powder
• 2 teaspoons (8g) sugar
• 2 teaspoons (8ml) essential oil
• Distilled water or lemon juice

Directions:

• Use a disposable container or a container that you no longer use. measure out 1/4 of the henna powder and put it into the container.
• Add 2 teaspoons of sugar to the container. sugar helps the henna to stick to your skin and not crumble off your skin as soon as it dries.
• Add 2 teaspoons of essential oil of your choice. essential oil helps to release the dye from the henna.
• The next step is to mix the mixture very well. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture. You can take the help of an electric mixer to make sure your paste becomes smooth.
• Cover it with saran wrap or a plastic bag and leave it in a warm place for dye release, 24 hours if lemon juice is used, and 2-6 hours if distilled water is used.
• Henna likes to be warm, not hot. 75-85 Fahrenheit (23-30 Celsius) is the preferred temperature for henna paste.

With that out of our way, let's look at some designs from which you can choose your desired Karva Chauth pattern for 2022.