Tattoo Spiritualism Latest Craze Ahead of Shravan in Prayagraj | Allahabad News – Times of India

Prayagraj: Getting tattooed with religious symbol tattoos ahead of the start of the holy month of Shravan is changing the latest craze among the citizens of Sangam city. student of fine arts department In Allahabad University, more tattoo designers are seeing a rise in the demand for tattoos and face painting.
Patterns related to Lord Shiva like trishool (the trident), Mahakal, Shivlinga, Om, Swastikas, serpents, Ram Mandir The designs and Lord Hanuman Sangam are among the most sought after tattoos in the city. Noted sand artist and Fine Arts (University of Allahabad) student Ajay Kumar Gupta said, “For youngsters, the most common option is a square inch tattoo glorifying Lord Hanuman’s mace, Ram Mandir, Trishul, Mahakal and Shivling. ” What is currently spreading like wildfire, especially among college and school going students are religious tattoos as youth are getting fascinated by them,” he said.
He further added, “Most boys prefer big size tattoos and designs Trishul, Shivling, Mahakal, mace tattoo of Lord Hanuman and Ram temple tattoo on their arms, neck and back. In girls, small tattoos on arms. Most are there. What do customers come for?” Also, some people prefer script-based tattoos, and spells like Maha Mrityunjay Mantras, Gayatri Mantras, and Shiva Tandava likes to be inked with verses of stotras and mantras.
Before the start of the holy Shravan month, the devotees of Lord Shiva like to get the symbols and designs related to Lord Shiva on their body. Vinayak“It is all about expressing one’s faith and for the youth, faith has found a new expression in the form of tattoos,” says an engineering student. He further added, “Many budding professionals, who observe or actively participate in fasting on Mondays during the Shravan months. Or perform Jalabhishek and other rituals during the holy month of Shravan, feel a deep connection with their ‘Mahadev’. To get inked with Shiva images and symbols.
Meanwhile, Ajay Gupta said, “For devotees, face painting and tattoos are purely a form of devotion. Whatever the driving force, they are eager to ink.” Interestingly, designers who are fond of tattoos and face painting are willing to spend extra bucks to get tattoos done.
“I spent around Rs 3,500 to get a trident tattoo on my upper arm. My devotion to Lord Shiva increases by applying ink; It burns my soul too,” said Ajay Tripathi, a resident of Mumfordganj. “Tattoos are now attractive devotees and more people want to get inked,” he said.
Face painting and tattoo artists acknowledge that a significant number of people looking for temporary face painting or tattoos during the festive season think that tattoos can enhance their luck and prosperity.” Currently, face painting artists use sketches. Eyeliner and fabric colors are also used for eye-catching face painting and tattoos. Another tattoo artist said, “It takes at least an hour to ink a chosen design. Seekers keep patience throughout the process and are ready to spend extra money for their favorite designs.”

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