The divorce rate in India is definitely going up, and with that, new stories of divorces are showing up. While some women are contemplating their choices, others on social media choose to celebrate their divorces much like marriage anniversaries.
Amidst all of this, a new medium of expression towards divorce is making headlines on the internet—one that is closely associated with marriage.
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This trend is the “Divorce Mehendi,” in which women can be seen showcasing their struggles in marriage through henna tattoos.
The original video was posted online by famous mehendi artist, Urvashi Vora Sharma. The mehendi showcased different panels of her struggles and heartbreak in married life, culminating with the words, “Finally Divorced.”
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Mehendi is more related to traditional values of marriage. People often say that the deeper the mehendi becomes, the warmer the married life will be.
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The twist here is that, just like marriage, this too marks another beginning for the woman—hence the mehendi.
The mehendi captures betrayal, heartbreak, and emotional manipulation in a series of handmade pictures on the woman’s hands.
The video has received a staggering number of reactions, ranging from support to mixed feelings to downright slander.
Supporters see this as a powerful form of expression that smashes the patriarchy. Others believe it marks the start of a healing journey for the woman.
Meanwhile, some people find it concerning how divorce rates are piling up and how this affects Indian culture and the marriage scene.
