Har Har Mahadev: Here’s why Shiva is Lord of the tattoos

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He is the hero of all ages and rages. From celebrities and fashion icons to young students and artistes, Lord Shiva has indeed conquered popular culture.

His growing fandom speaks for itself and has with time gone viral via movies, television serials, pulp fiction and tattoos.

Here’s a look at 12 unique Lord Shiva tattoo designs that will make you do a tandava.

1. The mighty Shiva

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Image courtesy: www.deviantart.com

2. Lord Shiva is also called as NeelaKantan

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Image courtesy: tattooartists.org

3. Lord Shiva and the Naga around his neck

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Image courtesy: www.alienstatoos.com

4. Om Namah Shivay

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Image courtesy: tattooartists.org

5. Backing the Lord

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Image courtesy: tattoobite.com

6. The ball of fury

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Image courtesy: tattoosnewdelhi.com

7. Lord Shiva as Nataraja

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Image courtesy: imgur.com

8. Rage of Lord Shiva

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Image courtesy: alienstattoos.com

9. Lord Shiva’s Tandav with a difference

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Image courtesy: pixgood.com

10. Fist of Lord Shiva

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11. Lord Shiva and Parvati – A symbol of love

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Image courtesy: darkos-oneness.nl

12. The ongoing spiritual journey

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