Jaivik TattooMandala tattoos in Delhi
A mandala tattoo is a circular design that repeats outward from a centre point. Jaivik Tattoo draws custom mandalas in black, grey or colour, sized for anything from a wrist to a full back.
What is a mandala tattoo?
Mandala means circle in Sanskrit, and the form appears in Hindu and Buddhist art as a sacred diagram. In tattoos, it is valued for its balance and for how many details can be placed inside one shape. The photo above shows a colour mandala on the upper back with a small hamsa hand beneath it.
Designs that suit it
- The upper back, centred between the shoulder blades
- The shoulder or the thigh, where the circle can sit whole
- The sternum or between the collarbones
- The back of the hand or the wrist, in a small version
- Half mandalas that wrap around an elbow or a shoulder
Size, detail and colour
Decide first whether you want black and grey or colour, and how dense the pattern should be. Fine, dense mandalas need space, so a palm-sized circle will hold less detail than a hand-sized one. You can ask for personal elements inside the pattern, such as a lotus, an Om, a flower you like or a symbol that matters to you.
From the studio
Ideas in this style
Healing and aftercare
Colour mandalas fade in strong sun, so cover the area outdoors and use sunscreen once healed.
Read the full aftercare guide.
Questions people ask
Can a mandala tattoo include an Om or a lotus?
Yes. Symbols are often placed at the centre or woven into the petals. Tell us what you want at the centre and the rest is designed around it.
What size should a mandala tattoo be?
It depends on the detail. A wrist piece can be small and simple, while a dense pattern needs a larger area, such as the back or thigh.
Is a mandala tattoo a good first tattoo?
It can be, because the design is symmetrical and personal elements are easy to add. Starting with a smaller version is also an option.