Avni raised her hands, the wet henna glistening dark green. The women nodded in approval. "Dark color," one aunt remarked. "Your husband will love it."

Modern Indian women have perfected Indo-Western fashion. Pairing a crop top with a Lehenga; wearing a blazer over a silk saree; or sporting jeans with a Kurti . The bindi is no longer just red; it comes in neon stickers, glitter, or is skipped entirely.