Navratri is a very colourful festival; it’s celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It has inspired new tattoo trends which combine spirituality and style together. People use tattoos as a way of showing their devotion every year during the festive season.
Navratri tattoos are just another way to take the devotion beyond praying and be creative in showing off the sense of the festival on one’s body while at the same time, making a personal statement.
Navratri tattoos are that unification of spirituality and culture blended in modern aesthetics as a form of making devotees and festival-goers decorate themselves with a symbol of their devotion.
Here are some Navratri tattoo ideas:
• Goddess Durga: Strong, powerful images of Goddess Durga as a female warrior or with her majestic lion.
• Trident (Trishul): It is a very bold design with spiritual values representing protection and power.
• Om Symbol: A classic spiritual tattoo representing the sound of the universe and divine energy.
• Mandalas: Intricate geometric mandalas which reflect unity, balance, and a life cycle.
• Lotus Flower: It symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening, often associated with a goddess.
• Garba & Dandiya: Artistic image of dancing girls, vibrant exuberance and vibrancy of Navratri nights.
• Sacred Sanskrit Mantras: Popular mantras like “Jai Mata Di” or “Om Shakti” penned in beautiful calligraphy.
• Floral Henna Patterns: Temporary or permanent tattoos inspired by the classic mehndi designs.
• Lion Tattoo: Representing Goddess Durga’s ride, symbolizing the strength and courage.
• Navratri Colour Schemes: Bright reds, oranges, yellows, and blues are used to infuse into designs to represent the vibrant spirit of Navratri .
• Symbols of nine forms: It generally includes tattoos representing the nine different forms of Goddess Durga, or Navadurga. Each signifies different forms in life and the universe.
Navratri tattoos have transcended from just being symbols of faith, having become a way to revel in personal power and celebration. All the tradition and modern style combined together will bring to your skin all that color and energy of Navratri. Toned in the mood of the festival, Navratri tattoos let you carry with you the essence of the festival throughout your lifetime or at least for the season. They remind you of the festival spirit while you are carrying it along wherever you go.
Inputs by Tattoo Artist Prashant Yaduvanshi, Founder, Shaman Ink.
