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Lucknow Women Embrace Floral and Madhubani Henna Designs for Karwa Chauth
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Women in Lucknow get intricate henna designs for Karwa Chauth
- Floral and Madhubani art are popular trends this year
- Henna costs range from Rs 300 to Rs 4,000 based on design complexity
On the eve of Karwa Chauth, the streets of Lucknow are abuzz with women eagerly awaiting their turn to get henna designs. According to the article, floral and Madhubani art have emerged as the top trends this year, with women opting for intricate patterns and motifs.
Rekha Gulati, a 41-year-old who has observed the Karwa Chauth fast for the past 12 years, chose a floral design with big dots and her husband's name. Meanwhile, newly-wed Anima Kalra, 34, is excited for her first Karwa Chauth and got a design of peacocks perched on a branch, selected by her husband Anirudh, 35.
The henna artists in Lucknow's Hazratganj and Bhootnath markets are kept busy, with designs ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 4,000 depending on their complexity. Vidisha Lamba, 42, got Madhubani figures with 'jaal' on both hands, while her mother-in-law Sushma Lamba, 71, opted for Radha Krishna and floral motifs.
The article paints a vibrant picture of Lucknow's Karwa Chauth celebrations, where women are embracing the festival's traditions with a modern twist through their henna designs.
