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Since there are a lot of cultures that find the lotus flower sacred, the meaning of the lotus flower tattoo varies depending on them. For example, in Hinduism the lotus flower is a symbol of divinity. Several important gods have been portrayed sitting atop of lotus such as Vishnu and Lakshmi who are usually shown on pink lotus flowers. A popular theme for a tattoo is the goddess of art Sarasvati traditionally sitting atop of a white lotus blossom.
In Hinduism the lotus flower is a symbol of an expansion of soul and divine beauty so gods also were often portrayed wearing a crown made out of lotus buds. An interesting idea for a lotus flower tattoo would be depicting it according to the Shakta Tantra tradition. This tradition associates each chakra with lotus flower of its own color and different number of petals. For example, Sahasrara as the crown chakra is portrayed as a white or light violet lotus with thousand petals while the heart chakra Anahata is symbolised as a green flower with twelve petals.
What Does A Lotus Flower Tattoo Symbolize
Hinduism is not the only religion that believed in the sacred nature of the lotus blossom. A lot of people choose to get a lotus flower tattoo because the ancient Egyptians attributed this beautiful flower that grew along the banks of Nile with the god of sun and the rejuvenescent nature of the sun itself.
In Egyptian art the lotus is usually depicted as a blue blossom rising from the water at sunrise. Also in Buddhism this plant is featured. The struggling of the lotus through mud towards the sun in Buddhism symbolizes the path of a soul through countless births and rebirths towards the state of the absolute enlightenment -
Japanese Lotus Flower Tattoo Designs
The lotus flower in Japanese tattoo art is often portrayed together with the koi fish (carp) where lotus flower symbolizes feminine power and the koi fish -
A lot of tattoo places often offer to depict these two symbols together because together they symbolize romantic and passionate love. Since this blossom holds so many meanings there is a huge selection of lotus flower tattoo designs and styles to choose from.
The tattoo prices also depend on the size and color of the lotus flower tattoo. You may choose a small black lotus tattoo on your ankle, for example. But maybe you prefer an elegant, vibrant image on your back that shows the lotus emerging from the murkiness and reaching the surface of water to blossom into a beautiful flower. If you are sure you want a lotus flower tattoo it is a good idea to browse through several tattoo websites in search for your favorite design.
Lotus flowers are well known and loved all over the world. There are some interesting facts about them that make them unique among other plants. For example, did you know that the seeds of lotus flowers can last and be good for a very, very long time?
Some 1300 year old seeds have been planted and they managed to successfully germinate and blossom.
The growth of this flower starts as a small seedling sprouting through mud and muck towards the light.
When the young plant reaches the water surface it blossoms into a beautiful flower. This gorgeous flower is the national flower in India and Vietnam. Some people call this plant 'the bean of India' or 'sacred lotus'.
Different synonyms of the name 'lotus flower' in various languages have been commonly
used to name children in Asia. The image of lotus flower is popular in different
art forms including body art -
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