The tinkling of golden bangles, the fragrance of saffron rice, the scent of eucayptus and henna... A beautiful bride-to-be, enveloped in reverie and celebration, relaxes as her girlfriends dance and sing to the enchanting beat of the dhol on this special occasion. As she relishes in the company of her friends and family, her hands and feet are ornamented with the most delicate and intricate of floral mehndi designs. Tradition coaxes her future husband's intials into the design for him to find on their wedding night...

Learn about traditional henna (mehndi) parties and see Anita adorn a beautiful bride at one of the following websites:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pbHj3-xqRYs
www.vinodfilms.com/henna.html