About Lotus Tattoos
The lotus flower is an important symbol in Ancient Egyptian culture and in both the Buddhist and Hindu religions. Biologically, the lotus flower grows in swamps. The seed takes root in the mud and the flower rises out of the swamp in order to bloom above the water. At night, the flower sinks below the water level again, and rises the next morning with the sun.
Due to the unique growth conditions of the lotus flower, the Egyptians believed it was a symbol of the sun and rebirth. In the Hindu religion, the lotus is connected with creation, and Buddhists believe it is a symbol of purity and transcendence over materialism. In modern secular culture, the lotus can symbolize estranged love, life, re-birth, forgetting the past, or a transformation and growth into something beautiful!
A lotus tattoo can be powerful or delicate, depending on the size and placement! It is ideal for the base of the neck. A small lotus blossom can be inked on the wrist, either just overlapping the hand or worn like a wrist-corsage.
Lotus flower tattoos could ornament an arm at the top or back of the shoulder. The lower back is an ideal location for a large and intricate blossom!
The lotus symbol lends itself to a variety of artistic styles. The lotus can be rendered realistically, and it might be important to consider that lotus flowers in red, white, pink blue, and purple each have unique symbolic meanings in several cultures.
If you would prefer, a lotus flower tattoo can also be abstracted, replicated as a silhouette, or drawn in a graphic style. Although the lotus flower is immersed in traditions lasting several millennia, there’s no reason why you need to choose a classic approach. A modern interpretation may be a good way to pay homage to this symbol of rebirth!
Lotus Tattoo Pictures and Ideas
Check out these cool lotus tattoo pictures and lotus tattoo ideas for inspiration:
