Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Thousands Gather as Jaipur Temple Distributes 3,500 Kilograms Mehendi
Many people went to a famous temple in Jaipur for the Sinjara festival.
The temple gave devotees special mehendi, a paste used for decorating hands.
Around 3,500 kilograms was handed out in only three hours.
The crowd was so large that officials started the distribution early.
Some visitors came from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Some people even arrived the night before.
Devotees believe the mehendi can help people who are having trouble finding a marriage partner.
They hope to find a suitable partner within one year after offering the mehendi at the temple.
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in Jaipur saw a major rush during the Sinjara festival on September 13.
About 3,500 kilograms of mehendi was reportedly distributed within three hours.
Authorities began distributing the mehendi earlier than scheduled because of the large turnout.
Devotees reportedly travelled from Delhi, Chandigarh and other cities to collect it.
Those facing marriage difficulties believe offering and applying the mehendi may help them find a suitable partner within a year.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, including visitors from Delhi and Chandigarh, gathered at Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple.
- What
- Devotees collected Sinjara mehendi, with about 3,500 kilograms distributed in three hours.
- When
- September 13, during the Sinjara festival; some devotees arrived the previous night.
- Where
- Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Devotees facing obstacles in marriage believe offering and applying the mehendi may help them find a suitable life partner within a year.
- Temple
- Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur
- Festival
- Sinjara
- Mehendi distributed
- Approximately 3,500 kilograms
- Distribution time
- About three hours
- Distribution timing
- Authorities reportedly began earlier than scheduled
- Travelling devotees
- Visitors reportedly came from Delhi and Chandigarh
- Religious belief
- Applying the mehendi is believed to help devotees find a suitable marriage partner within a year