Mandala Tattoo – 33 antique templates and designs as inspiration

Mandala actually means “circle” in Sanskrit. The circles are the most essential in the Mandala designs, even if the triangles and squares are even more visible. Radial balance is formed from the core to the periphery of the mandala tattoo template. In other words, everything in the circle is equal and similar, so all symbols have the same importance. The Mandala represents completeness – a cosmic diagram reminiscent of our association with endlessness, which reaches beyond our body and mind. The ring-shaped designs symbolize the infinite life. Enjoy our fantastic pictures of mandala tattoos and find your next tattoo idea.

Mandala Tattoos

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Many tribal tattoos are traditional mandala templates. The circles are part of many ancient cultures and still play an important role in the Indian culture. Very often one finds these motifs interwoven with symbolic pieces of jewelry or in festive dresses. The knot patterns are a typical example of mandala designs.

Both the knot and the circle have no end, so the symbol of eternity appears twice in the ancient mandala.

Mandala lotus on the forearm

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The four points represent the four directions, the four elements or the four seasons – and all of these are symbols of the different stages of life.

Tattoos from the spiritual circles

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Stylized sun

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The Mandalas are an important part of the Anuttarayoga Tantra Meditation – this form of Buddhism shows us the way in which we enlighten our lust for the senses the quickest way. Tantras are Buddhist and Hindu scriptures and often used as symbolic elements in mandala designs.

Great mandala elephants

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Tattooed feet

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Mandala tattoo on the palm

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Delicate floral pattern at Mandala Tattoo

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Nature and man

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Crossed arrows in mandala design

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  Wise elephant on the back

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Forearm tattoo

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White ink

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Symbolic motifs

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Tattoo sleeves for ladies

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Brightly colored forearm tattoo

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Ombre shades in men

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Absolutely untypical

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Circles and triangles shape this forearm tattoo

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The sun and the moon are pictured together

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Thematic and traditional

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The whole thing pictured on both hands

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Tender on the back

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Flowers and flower motifsmandala tattoos lotus mandala back pattern

Simple tattoo template

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Two parts

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Paisley pattern on the back

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Feminine colors

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Both have similar tattoos

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Embellish the shoulder

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Circles at Mandala Tattoos are everywhere

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Very feminine and elegant

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