The mayon function is held before the Mehndi function. In this the brides friends and cousins put haldi and ubtan on brides face, hands and feet. so that the bride should gloom up.The brides friends and cousins make this ceremony very interesting and enjoyful. They dress up very nicely and beautifully.
Mayoon or mayun (Urdu: مايوں), is a customary ceremony of a Pakistani Wedding and is celebrated at the bride's house. Usually the bride's friends and close relatives get together at her house to dance and sing, often accompanied by drum music. Generally, the bride's family give bangles and sometimes clothes to her friends, depending on what the family can afford. The evening also usually includes a henna where the women decorate each others' hands with Henna. The mayoon can last up to late night. The bride usually wears a simple yellow Shalwar Qameez. Traditionally, Mayun meant the custom of the bride entering into the state of seclusion eight to fifteen days before the wedding. She is made free of all the chores and errands during this time. However, since most women work in present times, Mayun has been reduced to a single night celebration of singing, dancing and applying Ubtan to the bride. The bride and groom are not allowed to see each other after the Mayun begins.
The beautification rituals begin during this time, such as the application of Ubtan. Ubtan is a paste made from turmeric, sandalwood powder, herbs and aromatic oils, which groom's mother brings for bride. She blesses bride and applies “ubtan’ to the bride's hands and face. Groom's sister also does the same, and a thick string called a “gana" ( Bangles made of Flowers) is tied to the bride’s arm. “Ubtan” is applied to the bride's skin each day leading up to the wedding. It was supposed to encourage a glowing, fresh complexion for the wedding day.
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