In Malaysian weddings,5,000Henna tattoos, which are said to have been created more than a year ago, may be applied.
Henna is a dye that disappears after a certain period of time and is often used for weddings and Hindu festivals in its native India.
It is said that the darker the tattoo, the more solid the marriage will be.
Each pattern has a different hidden meaning. The swan tattoo represents success and beauty, while the lotus flower is associated with the Hindu gods Vishnu and Brahma, representing permanence and integrity.
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