Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: India

Society & Lifestyle

Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple

Millions of people gathered at the famous Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in India to receive sacred henna, believed to help unmarried individuals find a match within a year. Around 3,500 kg of henna was used up in just three hours. Drone visuals show massive crowds waiting for their turn.

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