Among these, the Mehndi ceremony, where henna is applied to the bride’s (and often the groom’s) hands and feet, stands out as one of the most vibrant and beloved pre-wedding festivities.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Nicholai Sachdev's pre-wedding festivities commenced with a mehndi ceremony at a plush hotel on June 30. Rayane Mithun, daughter of Radikaa Sarathkumar, gave a glimpse of ...