Cultural Events

The Skin of the Sacred
(Henna Art / Mehndi)

Brief Description:
A time-bound henna design contest to express your freestyle skills — without any visual guides or references. Let your imagination flow onto the skin like a sacred canvas.

Number of Entries:
• Individual entry (bring your own model/partner)
• No upper limit on number of participants
• Maximum participation points: 4 per house

Team Size:
• Pair of 2 (Applicator + Model)
• Model can be from any house
• Self-application is also allowed

Time Limit:
• 1 hour

Judgement Criteria:
• Neatness and intricacy: 20
• Symmetry and flow: 20
• Creativity: 25
• Completeness within time: 20

Event Rules:
• No phones, design books, or references allowed during the contest
• Henna cones will be provided by the organizers
• Partner (model) can belong to any house
• Both applicator and model must remain present during the judging

A colorful traditional rangoli design with symmetrical patterns