Wednesday, September 10, 2008

What do the Sanskrit symbols mean?

Sanskrit tattoo designs can be either symbols, such as the Lotus flower, or actual writings, such as a person's name or a protective prayer.

Some of the most used symbols are:

Om Symbol - The Om symbol is made up of three Sanskrit letters, aa, au and ma which, when combined, make the sound Aum or Om. It is normally chanted at the beginning and end of prayers and mantras.

Lotus flower - The Lotus flower is symbolic of the true soul of the individual.

Trishula Symbol - The Trishula is a type of traditional Indian trident. It is said to be the three-pronged weapon of Shiva, the Hindu God. It represents various trinities, such as creation, maintenance and destruction; past, present and future; or will, action and wisdom.

These and many others are very popular symbols for Sanskrit Tattoo Designs. Click here to learn more about how to create your own personalized Sanskrit symbol.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Who is wearing Sanskrit Tattoo Designs?

Tattoos are no longer a symbol of a "bad guy". Wearing tattoos has become "hip" especially for people under 30 years old.

You can also find many celebrities wearing the Sanskrit Tattoo Designs on different areas of their bodies. Some of the most popular are:

- Alyssa Milano - Alissa wears the Om symbol on her left wrist.
- Jessica Alba - Jessica wears the Padma (or Lotus flower) on her wrist.
- David Beckham - David wears his wife's name (Victoria) written in Sanskrit
on his arm.
- Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Son Maddox - The Jolie/Pitt clan have
Sanskrit protective prayers on their bodies to protect them from harm.

As you can see, many celebrities wear these types of tattoos. They either have symbols, prayers or names tattooed on different parts of their bodies. If you are interested in exploring this fascinating art, click here to start on your journey.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Finding Sanskrit Tattoo Designs online

It is not hard to find websites for Sanskrit Tattoo Designs. Most of them will offer the basic designs: The Om symbol, the Lotus Flower, the Trishula trident or the Lotus flower with the Om symbol. Some websites also offer to translate your name, or your significant other's name into Sanskrit, and make it into a tattoo.

Most sites will allow you to design a particular tattoo, using your exact specifications, so that you can download the final copy and take it to your favorite tattoo parlor.

If you are interested in exploring tattoo design, click here to create your own personal masterpiece.