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Diwali 2025: Top 8 elegant mehndi designs to try on yourself and loved ones for festive-ready hands
Published on Oct 18, 2025 03:10 pm IST
Lacking mehndi inspo for Diwali? Don't worry, we have you covered! From intricate florals to bold mandalas, try these stunning designs for Diwali-ready hands.
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.(Pinterest)
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This mehndi design adorns the palms with lotus patterns, with intricate latticework on the fingers, symbolising the purity and spiritual intelligence of Goddess Lakshmi.(Pinterest)
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The festival honours Goddess Lakshmi, inviting wealth and abundance into our lives. This mehndi design features beautiful hanging jhumkas, an intricate mandala pattern, and delicate lotus motifs.(Pinterest)
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People burst crackers, exchange gifts, and dress in festive attire to mark Diwali’s joy. This elegant design blends symmetrical mandala work with delicate lotus motifs and intricate lacework on the fingers.(Pinterest)
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Families gather to perform Lakshmi Puja, thanking the goddess for health, happiness, and wealth. A circular floral motif radiates from the centre of the hand with stylish tassel details in this simple mehndi design, embodying harmony and positivity.(Pinterest)
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The festival also symbolises togetherness, gratitude, and spreading joy to loved ones. This mehndi pattern is a bold, elaborate peacock design that flows diagonally across the back of the hand, with intricate feather and vine detailing.(Pinterest)
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This gorgeous mehndi design features a large, densely detailed half-mandala dominating the palm, connected to a wide cuff-style wrist band and complemented by intricate finger patterns with darkened tips.(Pinterest)
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