Shaivism plays an important role in many people's lives. Lord Shiva is the representation of the Great God or Mahadeva. He is one of the Hindu Trinity – Bramha, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Shiva is known as the destroyer of evil. The nature of destruction is cyclic in nature as it leads to recreation and then follows the same path time and again. There is a striking contrast in Shiva's personalities and various avatars. The Mahakaal destroys everything and Shankara reproduces the same into something new. Lord Shiva is believed to be a unique symbol of masculine and feminine energies as the Ardhanareshwara avatar. There is a significant mention of this, as Shiva is said to be inseparable from Shakti – Parvati. People find strong-rooted emotions in their life with this symbolism and the philosophy of Shaivism.
The connection of Shiva and meditation invokes interest in a permanent recall factor. There are many depictions that signify various aspects of Lord Shiva. Also, when these are attached to a client's personal experiences, it results in mesmerising and memorable tattoos. From mantras to poses, Ardhanareshwar to Shiva-Kali tattoos, there is a wide variety that appeals to our clients.
Shiva Mantra Tattoos by Aliens Tattoo
Shiva Mantra
Explore divine connections with our Shiva Mantra Tattoos collection, featuring Om Namah Shivaya, Maha Mrityunjaya mantra tattoo, Shiva Gayatri mantra tattoo, Rudra mantra tattoo, and Shiva Dhyaan mantra tattoo. Embrace tranquility & strength, blending Shiva's essence with sacred mantras for a profound experience.
The Damaru
Discover the power of Damaru tattoos
Celebrate the rhythm of existence with Damru tattoos—a captivating homage to the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, embodied by the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. These intricate designs capture the essence of Shiva's mystical drum, the Damru, whose beats resonate throughout the universe, orchestrating the eternal symphony of life.
Shiva-Kali
Invoke strength with Shiva Kali tattoos
The combination of Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali is a depiction of rage and anger which is a mesmerising imagery of how one overpowers the other, but yet they are in sync. Such tattoo concepts spark a light in the eye of clients with its staggering look and insightful symbolism. The staggering power of beauty along with destruction in these tattoos is an amazing sight.
Om Namah Shivaya
Carry this sacred mantra's power wherever you go
This tattoo is a simple mantra put in a creatively striking way. It means – adoration to Lord Shiva or I bow down to the auspicious one. This mantra is chanted by all the sages and devotees of Lord Shiva to pay homage to the supreme God and creates a stunning look as a tattoo. It demands a significant interest in people who want to keep things simple but meaningful.
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Duality
Our tattoos seamlessly blend serene and formidable aspects of Lord Shiva with nature or cosmic patterns. Combining two distinct images into one cohesive piece, each tattoo captures divine essence with intricate detail and reverence-inspiring design.
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Honouring Stories of Faith
Mahadev Tattoo Ideas
What could rival Lord Shiva’s persona and power. His aura has attracted millions of people from around the world. Getting a tattoo done of Lord Shiva is a matter of great pride in India. Imagine having a beautiful piece of art that symbolised something so powerful and unworldly. At Aliens Tattoos, we have taken our clients’ emotions into consideration and have come with some brilliant Lord Shiva tattoos along the way. At our studio, we do quite a few religious pieces but each Lord Shiva tattoo design signifies him in a different light and brings out a unique attribute of his persona.
Here are some of our best Lord Shiva tattoos that have embellished memories for our clients. Something that they carry with pride and flaunt their faith in Lord Shiva with beautiful designs. These designs were customized to suit the client’s demands. These interesting stories are about people who’ve travelled specially to get the tattoos.
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Nataraja
The Nataraja pose of Lord Shiva depicts the dancing pose. It literally translates into the King Of Dance. This tattoo has fascinated a lot of our clients and depicts an insane combination towards the male-female unity and abolition of fear. Lord Shiva is also a symbol of music and dance, along with knowledge in contrast to his destructive abilities.
Meditative
Tattoos of Lord Shiva in a meditative state
The meditative pose of Lord Shiva, with eyes closed in profound introspection and hands in yogic mudras, symbolizes inner peace, wisdom, and the dissolution of ego. As you bear this timeless symbol on your skin, you carry with you the essence of Shiva's tranquil gaze, guiding you on your own path towards enlightenment.
Aghori Shiva
Make a bold declaration with Aghori Shiva tattoos
Embracing the symbolism of Aghori tattoos isn't merely about rebellion or defiance—it's a vibrant affirmation of life's inherent beauty and the transformative power of self-discovery. These tattoos serve as reminders to embrace every aspect of our humanity, from the darkness to the light, and to find strength and wisdom in every experience.
The Third Eye
Get enlightened by Shiva’s third eye tattoos
Lord Shiva's third eye carries deep significance in Hindu mythology, symbolizing inner awakening and cosmic awareness. This mystical eye, when opened, unleashes the divine energy of destruction and creation, representing the eternal cycle of life and death. It embodies the power of transcendence, guiding seekers towards enlightenment and spiritual transformation.
Maha-Mrityunjaya
Chant your worries away with Maha Mrityunjaya tattoos
Enter the sacred realm of protection and healing with Maha Mrityunjaya tattoos—an embodiment of divine grace and eternal strength. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is a powerful invocation to Lord Shiva, the ultimate healer and conqueror of death. These tattoos serve as symbols of resilience, offering solace and guidance to those navigating life's challenges and uncertainties.
Shiva-Parvati
Find divine harmony with Shiva Parvati tattoos
The depiction of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is an amazing combo of love and duality. This concept is attractive to many clients and connects with emotions of love. The ones who follow Shaivism hold this duo in high regard. This eternal tattoo design is in high demand when it comes to the youth as well as the elderly.
Shiva-Sati
Honor eternal love with Shiva-Sati tattoos
The depiction of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is an amazing combo of love and duality. This concept is attractive to many clients and connects with emotions of love. The ones who follow Shaivism hold this duo in high regard. This eternal tattoo design is in high demand when it comes to the youth as well as the elderly.
Here are Some interesting Shiva Tattoo design ideas for you!
Lord Shiva Nataraja Tattoo
Trance of Shiva Nataraja Tattoo by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. This is undoubtedly one of the best and the most beautiful concept-art tattoo based on Lord Shiva-Nataraja theme made by Sunny.
You can feel the divine calmness and blissful state of Shiva flowing through this tattoo! This tattoo depicts the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva, a cosmic ecstatic dancer, being the source of all the movement in this universe which releases souls of living things from the snare illusion (Maya).
Nicholas, an amazing soul, travelled all the way from California to get this tattoo from Sunny. The aura with which this man walks is just incredible. When he saw this design he just loved it to the core. He extended his stay by a week so that we could finish this tattoo. This tattoo took 3 days to complete, day 1, Sunny designed it and the next 2 days for finishing the tattoo.
Gopisvara Lord Shiva Tattoo
Lord Shiva in Vrindavan (Gopisvara Mahadev) tattoo by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. The client is a hearty follower of Hindu mythology, specially Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. He devotes one month every year to the study Bhagavat Gita at Vrindavan, India. He believes his life has transformed spiritually and physically. So this time he wished to have the tattoo of Gopisvara Mahadev, it is one of the 3 rudras of Lord Shiva. There is a very beautiful story about Gopisvara Mahadev and that is what this tattoo portrays.
The client liked our work on double exposure tattoos and Lord Shiva conceptual tattoos so he was keen on this style for his tattoo. Sameer, our magic illustrator created this amazing concept which portrays the whole story of Gopisvara Mahadev. Sameer is a rockstar at aliens, when it comes to creating illustrations!
When it was time for inking the tattoo, Sunny left no stone unturned to deliver the hyper-realistic portrait tattoo within a long, single, 16-hour session. Isn’t it fabulous?
Lord Shiva-Kali Tattoo
Lord Shiva-Kali Tattoo by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. Again, this is some great work by Sunny. The client is from Sweden, follower of Shaivism who wished to get a Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali Tattoo on his forearm as a souvenir from India. He was so inspired by Sunny’s work on Hindu religious and mythological tattoos that he decided no tattoo artist would be apt for this work but Sunny.
However, behind this beautiful tattoo design lies the hidden artistry of our young magic-man, Sameer Kureshi. Sameer took almost a week to come up with this amazing tattoo design. This design is a well-planned illustration, the metamorphosis from the state of calmness of Lord Shiva to the divine rage of Goddess Kali is just flawless. It is sheer pleasure to keep looking at this tattoo isn’t it?
Sameer has used a few references to build this design - Lord Shiva is the statue of Adi Yogi located at Booluvampatti, India, and the Goddess Kali design reference is derived from the album art for Dan Simmons’ song of Goddess Kali. We are immensely grateful to share this amazing art and the artists behind it. Powerful tattoo, yeah?
Lord Shiva-Parvati Tattoo
The contrasting avatars of Lord Shiva – a Tattoo by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. Shiva, an entity that has never been understood completely by anyone and will never be understood. The union of Shiv and Sati is even more powerful and their love defines the divine energy, an energy that can make anything and everything possible in the world. They defined the power of love and unity.
There has been no power greater than this unified love epic, ever. This tattoo typically attempts to tell a story about the great love, but it wouldn’t be complete if there’s nothing more to it.Our client wanted some contrasting emotions to be displayed and Sameer worked out this magical illustration. Our Master, Sunny Bhanushali gave a form to this mesmerising concept and brought it to life! Don’t move your eyes until you take in all that’s happening in this one single piece. Lifelike or world-class? You choose…
Exuberance of Lord Shiva
Exuberance of Lord Shiva Tattoo by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. Yet another master piece by Sunny. Take a look at the details in this Lord Shiva tattoo, breath-taking realism work portraying the Adi Yogi. Such an exhibition of pure ardour and love for what he does, isn’t it?
His mad style of double exposure, high contrast, super detailed tattoos has become his signature style. This design is an unbelievable fusion of ecstatic elements of Lord Shiva, the universe, planets, Shiva on the pedestal watching over the flow of multiverse, the massive snake luring at his prey, raging humongous clouds circumventing the space-time portals, all of this inside the higher state of Adi-Yogi. The craziest composition you must have ever seen. Our client went bonkers looking at the final output. It was a long, 14-hour session. However, worth every second of it.
The client travelled all the way from Jharkand to get this tattoo from us. He loved Sunny’s past work on Lord Shiva theme and he was keen on getting this ‘Mortal Journey Of Lord Shiva Tattoo’ on his upper arm. We try our best to create new designs for every customer, that’s the speciality at Aliens. So, Sunny worked on a new design based on client’s interests and in no time he came up with this completely new design. AWESOME, isn’t?
Mortal Journey of Lord Shiva
The hexagon at the bottom symbolizes love, truth, harmony, reliability, equality and sincerity. Each of its sides depicts one of these emotions. The contouring lines beside them are used to define edges and create boundaries of the elements in life. The intense figure in the centre is an Aghori, an ascetic Shiva Sadhu.
He is the self-restraint disciple of Lord Shiva and is striving towards attaining enlightenment. And at the top of his head is a figure of the commander himself, Lord Shiva, metaphorically relating to the client’s late brother set on a journey in heaven with peace and harmony.
Double Exposure Meditative Lord Shiva Tattoo
This is one of the best Lord Shiva Tattoos done by Sunny Bhanushali at Aliens Tattoo India. The client was getting a full sleeve tattoo and this was a second session towards it. He wished to have different states of Lord Shiva spanning throughout his arm.
This custom tattoo depicts a meditative state of Lord Shiva and to make it more interesting, Sunny added architecture of the Shiva Mandir at Amarnath. He put around 2 days to create this wonderful double exposure digital art of Lord Shiva, followed by a 14-hour session for completing the tattoo.
There is a myth that men are more inclined towards getting Lord Shiva Tattoos, but it’s not really the case. There are many women who are interested in getting these designs inked on them as well. The outlook towards tattoos is equally shared between men as well as women. These tattoos hold interesting stories and emotions that our clients share with the depiction of a Lord Shiva tattoo.
There’s a range of Lord Shiva Tattoos waiting for you! What is your story? Does your jaw-drop when you see these amazing Lord Shiva tattoos? What’s keeping you from getting inked? Want to get yourself a Shiva Tattoo? Choose any option from the designs mentioned above, or visit our Malad Studio.
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