Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple

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Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple. (2026, September 15). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/15/millions-line-up-for-sacred-henna-at-indian-temple?traffic_source=rss

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People are queuing at the Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in India to receive sacred henna, which is thought to assist unmarried individuals in finding a partner within a year. Drone footage reveals large crowds participating in this ritual. The temple reportedly utilized approximately 3,500 kilograms of henna over a three-hour period.

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Millions of people lined up at the Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in India to receive 'sacred henna,' which is believed to help unmarried individuals find a partner within a year. Drone footage captured the massive crowds at this famous temple. Over the course of just three hours, approximately 3,500 kg of henna was used by the throngs of attendees seeking blessings and good fortune in their personal lives.

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Drone visuals show masses lining up at India’s famous Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple for sacred henna, believed to help unmarried people find a match within a year.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-15

2026-09-15 · Al Jazeera

Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple · assertive framing

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Millions line up for 'sacred henna’ at Indian temple asserted

Millions → line → temple

Drone visuals show masses lining up at India’s famous Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple for sacred henna, believed to help unmarried people find a match within a year. asserted

masses → show → year

Around 3,500 kg of henna was used up in three hours. asserted

kg → use → hours