Shiva Tattoos That Are All The Rage On Instagram This Shivrati

Popularly referred to as the ‘God of Cool’, Lord Shiva holds his own in the world of Indian tattoos that also celebrate the ubiquitous Om, Gayatri Mantra and Lord Ganesha.

He has played the perfect muse to many an artist and his varying decree of clients from feverish devotees to aspiring dancers who wish to emulate the cosmic dancer who destroys the universe with his graceful, yet fiery movements.

From intricate tracings to minimalist depictions of his third eye, dumroo and even the shivling, here are some beautiful tattoos on Instagram of the popular Hindu God that deserve a special mention this Shivratri:

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A photo posted by Kirill Pasechnik (@tattookotbayun) on Feb 3, 2016 at 7:57am PST

#Tattoo de hace unos minutos en #mancora #peru #shiva #shivatattoo #tats #dancing #god

A photo posted by Mauro de la Fuente (@maurodelafuentetattoo) on Mar 4, 2016 at 8:57pm PST

Client wanted to get elements of shiva so our artist: @shiva24385 came up with this design. For more updates follow our IG page @lizardsskintattoos or visit www.lizardsskintattoos.com #trishultattoo #damru #patterns #floweroflife #tattoos #lizardsskintattoos #tattooartist #tattoostudio #kolkata #kolkataartist #kolkatatattoo #kolkatatattoostudio #linework #elementsofshiva #shivatattoo #conceptualtattoo

A photo posted by Lizard's Skin Tattoos (@lizardsskintattoos) on Mar 4, 2016 at 2:15am PST

shiva #shivatattoo #covertattoo #tattoothailand #tattoopattaya #madpiginked #inkaction

A photo posted by Moo'z M.P.Inked (@moomadpig) on Mar 4, 2016 at 4:18am PST

Quase acabando!!! #tattoo #mahakala #tattrx #shiva #tatuagem #tattoodedomingo #arte #mahakalatattoo #art #instagram #insta #tattoos #tattooart #tattoo2me #shivatattoo #tattoodubem #paz @danielerthal

A video posted by Marcio Junior (@m4rciojunior) on Feb 14, 2016 at 11:53am PST

#omtattoo #littletattoo #shivatattoo

A photo posted by Akhil Mistry ( Akhil Patel) (@akhilmistry) on Mar 3, 2016 at 4:23am PST

#lordshiva #blackandgreytattoos #shivatattoo #nairatattoo #floripa

A photo posted by Naira Juliana (@nairatat2) on Feb 20, 2016 at 2:35pm PST

#tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist #tattooart #art #artsy #artsyfartsy #shivatattoo #ladybugtattoostudio #lordshivatattoos #omtattoo #godtattoo #god #instatattoo #tatstagram #indian #jodhpur #instarajasthan #jodhpurdiaries #tflers #ink #inkedlife #inked #colortattoo #instadaily #instagram Artist - @nilanjanagurtoo Credits - @sanjanagurtoo

A photo posted by N I L A N J A N A ⚡ (@ladybugtattoostudio) on Mar 3, 2016 at 3:46am PST

I just want my Today's better than yesterday's, and my tomorrows full of possibilities. That's enough for me. Whatever could have been or should have been, doesn’t matter. This moment is here and now for us to live. Just continue the journey, focus on the present, do your best, and trust the process. The struggle forward is worth the effort ✨ #om #namaste #thursday #motivation #inspiration #positive #struggle #life #worry #happy #mentalhealth #journey #spiritual #shiva #auspicious #psychedelic #holy #healing #mantra #spiritual #worship #hindu #god #art #artwork #inkart #blackandwhite #tattoo #tattooart #shivatattoo #trishul

A photo posted by The Shiva Tribe (@instashivatribe) on Feb 18, 2016 at 6:00am PST

Absolutely beautiful Jai Bhole thanks blaynebius #LordShiva #natraj #natrajasana #tandav #shivatandav #god #shiva #mahadev #shivatattoo #rudra #ink #inked #inkart #tattoo #tattooart #ॐ #om #art #artwork #namaste #holy #spiritual #divinelove #divine #universe #nirvana #hindu #discover #india #consciousness

A photo posted by The Shiva Tribe (@instashivatribe) on Feb 18, 2016 at 10:50am PST

#shivatattoo #dream#come#true#tandav#tattoo#love#tattoo#for#life#dance#of#life#om#namah#shivay#body#art#

A photo posted by Nishant B Yadukaa (@nishantbyadukaa) on Feb 4, 2016 at 7:41pm PST

Tatuaje para @aotero21 primera sesion de dolor!! #shiva #shivatattoo #tattoos #meditation #budhist #om #sketch #sketchtattoos #budista #tarrortattoo #tatuajes #tattoomen #tattoogirl #puntillismo #chile #instatattoo #chiletattoo #draw #illustration

A photo posted by Rodrigo Tarror tattoo (@tarrortattoo) on Feb 10, 2016 at 5:43am PST

#tattoo #shiva #shivatattoo #stomachtattoo #badasstattoo

A photo posted by Tata (@chandlerwormi) on Feb 10, 2016 at 6:56am PST

#tattorana #alextakahashi #shiva #blackgrayandgreytattoo #shivatattoo #armtattoo #sacredtattoo

A photo posted by Alex Takahashi (@alextakahashi65) on Feb 3, 2016 at 4:07am PST

Single view of the Shiva piece finished this afternoon. #art #artist #artwork #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooart #shiva #shivatattoo #munkaspeni #jimmymunkaspeni #tattooartist #calgary #calgaryart #calgarytattoo #yyc #yycart #yyctattoo #canada #canadianart #canadiantattoo #ictattoo #immaculateconcept

A photo posted by Jimmy Munkaspeni (@munkaspeni) on Oct 2, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT

#shiva #shivatattoo #blackwork #blackline #dotwork #hachura #hipogrifo #hipocampo #nature #alexandrebremem #tatser

A photo posted by Alexandre CB (@alexandrebremem) on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:05am PST

#yoga #yogatattoo #tattoo #shiva #shivatattoo #blackandgreytattoo #yogasm #lordshiva #yogicsymbolism #yogaism #ink #yogi #yogini #spirituality #meditation

A photo posted by RobnLou (@robmckenzie74) on Nov 16, 2015 at 3:28pm PST

Second tattoo at the new shop #shiva #shivatattoo #hopeispelledthatright #inkaholicsreno

A photo posted by Stacy Lavette (@stacy_tattoo) on Oct 18, 2015 at 10:27pm PDT

Shiva #shivatattoo #shivatattoos #necklace #necklacetattoo #Thenetherlands #Eindhoventattoo #Eindhoven #tattooeindhoven #tattooforlife.nl #india #indiatattoo #robbertsetoe #setoe #robbert.

A photo posted by Tattoo for Life (@tattooforlife) on Oct 6, 2015 at 5:33am PDT

Done jambul #primeinkbali #legianstreet133A #australianowned #legian #kuta #tattoo #shivatattoo #tatoostudio #protat #protataftercare #protat

A photo posted by Primeink Bali (@primeinktattoobali) on Nov 6, 2015 at 5:51am PST

Lord shiva did this long time ago. 20% off is still available until 7th March 2016. so hurry up and book your tattoo today. and get it done even after. Tattoo by Jigs at 777 Tattoo & Nail Art Studio. V.V.Nagar, Anand, Gujarat, India. 8347462827 Best in Gujarat #tattoo #tattoos #tattoomagazine #ink #inked #shivatattoo #indianartist #tattooed #tattoist #coverup #art #design #instaart #instagood #sleevetattoo #handtattoo #chesttattoo #photooftheday #tatted #instatattoo #bodyart #tatts #tats #amazingink #tattedup #inkedup #drawing #art #talented #bodypainting

A photo posted by Jigs (@jigsartbook) on Mar 5, 2016 at 6:25am PST

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