Lotus flower tattoos are one of the hottest tattoos right now

. Many people are getting these tattoo design and just loving them

. They are a very flexible design with a lot of symbolism behind them and they look great

. If you are considering a lotus flower tattoo then you will want to know what some of the symbolism behind it can be

. Benefits Of Lotus Flower Tattoos - There are many benefits to lotus flower tattoo designs

. They are a very flexible design that can fit into almost any location on the body

. They make great large pieces for a full back tattoo but also can easily be sized down to a very small design and work well on a foot or ankle

. No matter what location you want the lotus flower can easily be adjusted to fit

. They also work well if you are looking for a cover up tattoo since their large fleshy petals on the flower can cover over just about anything and the vines added to it can help cover up an unwanted tattoo

. Another great thing about lotus flower tattoos is they can come in a variety of very brilliant and beautiful color combinations

. You can also easily add water, different gods or even koi fish to them

. These exotic flowers will look beautiful no matter what size or where you choose to get one

. The Lotus Flower In Tattoo Design - Every person of course chooses their own tattoo designs carefully and they often have some reasoning behind the choices they make

. So a lotus flower can mean one thing to a person and then something else to another person

. It is always that way with tattoos the symbolism and reasons for getting the tattoo are as individual as the people who get them

. However, this beautiful flowery design has a historical and symbolic significance behind it that attract many people to this design

. You might not know this already but lotus flower typically grow in the water

. In fact they commonly grow in ponds or areas of still and slow moving water

. They start their life off way down at the bottom of the watter in the muck and mud

. Then as the flower grows and develops into a bud the vine starts to grow upwards and the bud begins it's journey towards the surface of the water

. The bud starts off pointing downwards and then as it grows it points up and reaches for the sunlight at the surface of the water

. Once the bud peaks out over the surface of the water it starts to unfold itself to reveal a beautiful blossom or flower

. In India both people that are Hindu and Buddhist see the journey of the lotus flower as symbolic for the soul's journey to enlightenment

. So there is a strong religious association with lotus flowers

. This symbol has been carried over into the area of tattoo design of course and the tattoo is a symbol for perfection, enlightenment and beauty

. Additions To A Lotus Flower Tattoo - Another great thing about lotus flower tattoos is the ability to size the design and add to it

. There are many elements that can be added to make the design more interesting and yet things that still tie into the theme of the tattoo

. You don't want to add something that seems out of place like a big skull or a huge overpowering tribal design

. Instead it is better to stick with things that tie into the theme of the lotus flower

. One of the easiest things that you can do to add some interest to a lotus flower is to add some beautiful blue colored water in the background

. The water can even be splashing which gives the tattoo some action

. Throughout Japan lotus flowers can typically be seen growing in small water gardens outside of temples

. They are often growing right alongside the koi fish which are also very popular symbols to the Japanese

. A koi fish is a symbol for power, strength and perseverance and they make a great addition to a lotus flower tattoo

. The important thing to remember is to take your time and don't rush the process of getting a tattoo

. Especially take you time thinking about the design and working with a professional tattoo artist to help make your ideas into a reality

. Not matter what you choose you really can't go wrong with a lotus flower tattoo

. The beauty of this tattoo and the symbolism behind it make for a winer every time

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