Virat Kohli, one of India’s most recognizable cricketers, is a batsman with a fiery persona and has been an outstanding leader as the former captain of the Indian cricket team. Above his achievements in the sports arena, Kohli’s tattoos are an expression of his character, creeds, and life experience (s). The well-being of human beings is controlled by the body that has already undergone changes, and 12 tattoos artfully placed on his body reveal through each a unique piece of information on the life of this cricketing legend.
Decoding Virat Kohli’s Tattoos and Their Significance
- God’s Eye
Location: Left shoulder
Meaning: This tattoo is a foretelling of a common power, namely the notion that everything is watched and counted. For Kohli, it is also an example of the larger meaning of life and pursuing personal goals.
- Japanese Samurai
Location: Upper left arm
Meaning: Representing a samurai sword bearer, the tattoo stands on the idea of discipline, loyalty, and a righteous way of life. Kohli, meanwhile, takes the samurai code as a model and uses it as a basis for self-discipline and for internal control.
- ‘175’
Location: Left arm
Meaning: The digit signifies his One Day International (ODI) number, a formal confirmation of his being in international cricket, an achievement that defines a specific point in his sporting development.
- ‘269’
Location: Upper left hand
Meaning: With his Test cap number represented, this tattoo marks his success in one of the longest formats of the sport, thereby forever linking it to cricket’s great legacy.
- Mother’s Name
Location: Upper left arm
Meaning: The name ‘Saroj’ is inspired by his mother and represents his gratitude for her sacrifices and love on his way.
- Father’s Name
Location: Left hand
Meaning: As an expression of filial piety towards his late father, this tattoo may be considered a memorial and a tribute, on one hand, to the father’s contribution to his son’s professional career and life-guiding principles, on the other hand.
- Lord Shiva
Location: Left forearm
Meaning: Tattooing the god Lord Shiva in a meditational stance at Mount Kailash, this tattoo represents Kohli’s spiritual self and bhakti for the divine.
- Monastery
Location: Left shoulder
Meaning: This tattoo stands for inner peace and resilience, a haven of peace in the midst of turmoil.
- Scorpio
Location: Upper right arm
Meaning: The tattoo of the Scorpio icon Kohli has is in the form of a tattoo, it represents the traits of his zodiac such as the indomitable spirit and impetuosity.
- OM Symbol
Location: Near the ‘God’s Eye’ on his shoulder
Meaning: Being the universal symbol of Hinduism, Oṃ (OM), Kohli puts forward spiritual realization, conveying his beliefs in the inflated trajectory of his life.
- Tribal Design
Location: Right forearm
Meaning: This tattoo is at the same level as the other that represents the other side of his aggressive and athletic character, i.e., the other side of his fearless cricketing passion.
- Dot Work Art
Location: Left arm
Meaning: This elaborate tattoo, designed by artist Devendra Palav, represents the coevolution characteristic of life, the heart of creation, and the commonality of the whole world.
