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title: "Bridal Mehandi by Anupama – Spiritual Storytelling Henna Art for Weddings - mytribe"
description: "Book personalized Bridal Mehandi with Anupama—expert in storytelling henna art, destination wedding mehndi, and spiritual designs. Join workshops or get festive mehndi for your special day!"
canonical: https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya
last_updated: 2025-05-18
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# Anupama's Mehandi

I see mehandi as a language of devotion, specializing in storytelling bridal designs that capture divinity through portraits and Pichwai art. I also share my craft by teaching advanced workshops for aspiring artists.

## Services

### [Bridal & Groom Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/bridal-groom-mehandi)

Based in Surat; Travels across India for destination weddings

Typically ₹8-20K per bride (estimate)

- [Video: I believe in turning dreams into reality, one henna stroke at a time. This bride dreamt of her perfect proposal, and I had the honour of capturing that exact moment in her mehandi before it even happened.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1c4df33-ce16-403e-9f99-a05160cb56ec)
- [Video: This is where my soul connects with my art. I created this intricate Pichwai mehandi, a traditional art form celebrating Shrinathji, to bring divine blessings and cultural richness to the bride's special day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bae98c26-72a3-440e-b185-1899e8c9251b)
- ![Mehandi isn't just for brides. This groom chose to express his love with a beautiful portrait of his bride on one hand and a heartfelt letter written in henna on the other, a truly personal touch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9673b473-d17b-473b-8c2d-adac28fbdbae)
- ![To celebrate the historic Ram Mandir consecration, I poured my devotion into this design featuring Ram Darbar. The fingers are adorned with 'Ram' written over and over, chanting his name with every stroke.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06fcd58e-a7d3-4e37-bfec-d4be4db06774)
- [Video: Hearing a bride's happiness is the best reward. I loved bringing her story to life by including the Philadelphia and Dallas skylines, a vintage car for the groom's entry, and a traditional sindoor moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50be10b2-767e-4684-bbca-bda7d2a724f4)
- ![Capturing the divine love of Shiv and Gauri is always a spiritual experience. This design, showing their eternal bond, is for the bride who wants to start her journey with the blessings of the cosmos's first couple.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cda1bfa-e5a0-442a-bdad-9b1e1015ce8d)
- ![For the bride who loves elegance in simplicity, I created this minimal yet stunning design. It features traditional figures and motifs, completed in just two hours for a sophisticated and beautiful bridal look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dec1338f-e4e7-4212-83d1-f61fad2f52e6)
- [Video: Every couple has a unique story. This design was created for a cardiac surgeon and a sports strategist, blending their two different worlds into one beautiful narrative on the bride's hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7810dd84-fbfe-4cfb-be5f-1ee0d0a2bc6b)

### [Festive & Special Occasion Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi)

Home visits in Surat, Panchkula, and Chandigarh

Typically ₹800-2,500 per hand (front & back) (estimate)

- ![This design was a special joy to create for a 25th anniversary. I recreated a favorite photo of the couple, telling their unique story in henna to celebrate a beautiful milestone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5d82eb5-93b7-417b-b9d4-d3385cf14d0e)
- [Video: Maa aa rahi hai. For me, drawing Maa Durga is a prayer. Every detail, from her eyes to the lion, is done with deep devotion, especially for the sacred time of Navratri.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09ed5410-5570-4e39-96ff-0b984fc327f5)
- [Video: A sweet baby shower mehandi for the lovely mom-to-be. I included a tender moment between mother and child, along with a playful baby design on the arm to welcome the little one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81678ada-6208-4b46-982b-50ffbfa693af)
- ![This is one of my favorite Karwa Chauth designs, capturing that romantic moment between a couple. I love creating these personalized scenes for my clients in Panchkula and Chandigarh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0afa49a8-5315-4e24-bf4a-001cade6cc6c)
- [Video: The divine art of Pichwai is a huge inspiration for me. This design brings the traditional elements of Shreenathji, with his beloved cows and peacocks, to life on the hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bae98c26-72a3-440e-b185-1899e8c9251b)
- [Video: There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a bride's happy smile. Here, I created full bridal portraits on her palms, making her mehandi a true reflection of her big day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c831c34f-c623-465d-95e2-371021054f63)
- ![For the bride who loves elegance in simplicity. This minimal bridal design focuses on clean figures, graceful peacocks, and elephants, all completed in just two hours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dec1338f-e4e7-4212-83d1-f61fad2f52e6)
- [Video: Hearing from a happy client is the best feeling. This is a lovely message from Shefali in Panchkula after she booked my home service for her special occasion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca6ab6dd-e381-45ee-98a5-c25fb026595e)

### [Mehandi Art Classes & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/mehandi-art-classes-workshops)

Online classes; In-person workshops in Surat and Mumbai

Typically ₹2-25K per workshop (estimate)

- ![This is my style of Bridal Mehandi, where every element tells a part of the couple's story. This full bridal design features intricate wedding scenes, from the jaimala ceremony to family moments, all woven together into a beautiful narrative on the bride's arms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39c3c648-3929-448c-8ace-75dc881d5fb2)
- ![A portrait of Laddhgopal, capturing his divine and gentle nature. Creating portraits of deities is a form of meditation for me, and this piece, with its delicate shading and expressive eyes, is a favorite from my Janmashtami series.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f60a2bda-e7c4-471e-924f-f5d6b299a0e0)
- [Video: Watch as I bring a miniature figure to life. My workshops in Mumbai focus on teaching these specialized skills, helping artists master the fine lines and details needed to create tiny, lively scenes like this wedding procession.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bc82b1a-0d48-4449-837e-092b70766fab)
- [Video: See the magic of transforming a photo into a mehandi portrait. In my one-day portrait workshops, I teach you how to see the details, master the shading, and capture the likeness of any person, just like this portrait of Krishna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e70aebe-bb99-471f-aadb-b212405f3d53)
- [Video: A quiet moment of practice, where my devotion meets my art. This is how I stay connected to my craft, constantly refining my skills and pouring my focus into every detail, like this intricate figure work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4dd9b1f-9e02-4945-9269-caeb365d246d)
- ![A complete bridal mehandi that balances tradition with personal storytelling. Notice the combination of classic motifs like elephants and peacocks with unique figures representing the bride and groom, creating a design that is both timeless and deeply personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1df93af-5a4e-4bf4-a07b-3d7ecdf3f867)
- [Video: A sneak peek into the designs for my advanced bridal workshop. This video shows the process of creating a detailed Radha Krishna figure, a key technique I teach to help artists take their bridal mehandi skills to the next level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/457818ee-1492-42c0-a0f4-ee0fdb5d4b89)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Namaste, I’m Anupama - mehandi is my devotion and my art. Every design I make, you’ll spot Shrinathji, Radhe Krishna, Govinda - I feel their presence in my strokes. I love weaving stories in henna, be it a bride’s proposal dream or a couple’s journey. Struggles come, but for me and my brides, it’s always worth it. Navratri? I’m always at Garba! Teaching mehandi is pure joy, my students are my gems. For me, sab kuch madhuram hai (everything is sweet).

### My work

- **Bridal & Groom Mehandi, Destination Weddings**: I create customized bridal mehandi, elegant groom designs, and travel for destination weddings, including Karwa Chauth and anniversaries.
- **Storytelling Henna Art**: My mehandi tells your story - portraits, couple journeys, Shrinathji henna art, and Pichwai-inspired designs.
- **Professional Mehandi Workshops**: I teach advanced mehandi classes, helping aspiring artists become professionals. My workshops are hands-on and personal.