Ganesh is one of the most renowned Hindu Gods, who is worshiped not only in India but across Asia and in many other parts of the world. With his elephant head, Ganesh is highly recognizable and is generally the figure who is used to represent the Hindu religion in the media. Ganesh is so popular that he even has spiritual significance for many people who aren’t Hindu. His image has become a popular tattoo design as a symbol of spirituality, religion, and godliness.
Ganesh is so popular that he even has spiritual significance for many people who aren’t Hindu. His image has become a popular tattoo design as a symbol of spirituality, religion, and godliness.
Ganesh is so popular that he even has spiritual significance for many people who aren’t Hindu. His image has become a popular tattoo design as a symbol of spirituality, religion, and godliness.
His image has become a popular tattoo design as a symbol of spirituality, religion, and godliness.
The Meaning of Ganesh Tattoo
The season in which the world begins anew after winter.
Tattoos of the Indian god Ganesh are often accompanied by flowers, especially the lotus flower. In many Ganesh tattoos,
The god sits on a lotus flower in the lotus position in a symbol of spiritual openness.
Tattoos of the Indian god Ganesh are often accompanied by flowers, especially the lotus flower.
In many Ganesh tattoos, the god sits on a lotus flower in the lotus position in a symbol of spiritual openness.
In many Ganesh tattoos, the god sits on a lotus flower in the lotus position in a symbol of spiritual openness.
Ganesh is Worshipped as the Lord of Obstacles and the Remover of Obstacles.
When a Hindu person wishes to succeed in a certain task, it is often Ganesh that they call upon to assist them.
Rodents are a symbol of annoyance and destruction because they eat stored food and destroy crops.
By displaying Ganesh as standing over the obstacle, the design is depicting Ganesh’s power over such obstacles.
The design is depicting Ganesh’s power over such obstacles.
In most tattoo designs Ganesh has a large belly which has earned,
him the names Lambodara (hanging belly) and Mahodara (great belly).
As is is a symbol that within Ganesh, reside all of the universes of past, present, and future.
These detailed images work well as tattoo designs and have a deeper, spiritual meaning for the tattoo owner.
Symbolism and Significance of Ganesha
- Ganesha’s big belly represents generosity and total acceptance.
- Ganesha’s upraised hand depicts protection. It means, ‘Fear not, I am with you’, and his lowered hand depicts his giving, as well as an invitation to bow down. This is also symbolic of the fact that we will all dissolve into the Earth one day.
- Ganesha also has a single tusk which signifies one-pointedness.
- He carries in his hands the ‘Ankusa’ (signifying awakening) and the ‘Paasa’ (signifying control)
