Are Body Tattoos A Taboo In India?
It is estimated that tattoos have been around for thousands of years. They are used to identify prisoners, servants and slaves. Tattoos are also used as a marker if an unexpected situation occurs. In this way, you can quickly identify people in critical situations. On the other hand, some believers, especially women, have made tattoos to make themselves ugly and unattractive just to avoid sexual harassment by men. Others see it as proof of marital status.
However, many religions oppose the creation of tattoos because they believe that humans are perfect and should not be changed. However, tattoos that are buried in religion and beliefs are part of other indigenous cultures throughout the world. India is no exception. The word "tattoo" comes from the Polynesian word "Tatau".
In India, almost every woman has a piercing (especially in the nose, but without tattoos). Maybe beliefs or faiths have dominated their minds. If someone has a tattoo, he may come from a community that is not interested in upper class or cultural beliefs. For men, because tattoos contradict their religious beliefs, they often do it in very small ways. Obviously there are no exposed faces or sparkling tattoos.
Indian beliefs are strong and respected by people. Meanwhile, the Indian generation, born in the mid-1990s or early 1980s to early 2000s, made religious and spiritual tattoos when the original culture rejected them. In Mumbai, the capital of India, there are modern tattoos, which are very common among young people.
Elsewhere in India, there is a tradition of female tattoos. The Baiga women in Madhya Pradesh (state of North India) gradually abandon traditional tattoos that serve as identifying features for their feet and faces aged between 10 and 12 years. Known as Godna, this is part of their culture and this tattoo prepares them for official recognition of life after birth and death.
It acts as a symbol of identity and every time you die, you can be mentally tracked with tattoos to your ancestors. Day and night, most Indians deviate from this tradition. With modernity and developments inherent in traditional practice, people travel widely to get their favorite signatures on professional tattoos.
Dramatic changes from a social perspective are caused by many factors. Fame with digital social media platforms, world-famous tattoo festivals and various other variables are some of the reasons. It is amazing to know that there is even an annual festival in Cambodia where tattoo fans attend a spiritual feast to honor their tattoos on one floor called Wat Bang Phra. Some groups also believe that tattoos are made to satisfy the soul.
There are already groups of spiritual tattoos, especially mystical traditions of the West and East. They consider this a special ritual when they sing, pray and meditate mantras. At the same time, other groups of people see tattoos in their usual art form and don't believe in magical healing or spiritual development tools. The average age of Indian tattoo makers is 24 years - the age when most are mature and financially reliable. It is clear that you must think about the do's and dont's of a company when assessing employment opportunities.
Most institutions, especially the Indian Army, do not entertain tattoos. This is applicable not only in India but throughout the world. So what if the candidate undoubtedly qualify for the position? Now that's another topic for another time. Tattoos cannot be underestimated in terms of cultural views and beliefs. They have nothing to do with behavior. Someone might not have it, but the attitude is generally very bad and vice versa.
In recent years, educated masses, including wealthy Indians in cities, have began inking body tattoos. They have body decorations with great inspiration from Hollywood and Bollywood actors and even world rock musicians.
In 2016, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons (ISPS) published a list of countries where tattoos have been removed. 22,226 tattoos have been removed in India. According to records, more than 24% of people with tattoos regret the decision and go for removal.
