Virat has an unquenchable appetite for not only scoring runs but also getting inked. We must have come across few of his tattoos in the past but here’s an article to get a feel for his love for tattoos and the importance that each of them has.
Virat said in the RCB Blog: “These are the sort of things that sync with me, I figured out over a period, and I like ink, so I decided to get all of them on my arm. One life, have to live it”.
While few might be against the idea of getting inked, it comes down to an individual’s liking and choice. In Virat’s case, the tattoos symbolize and depict himself. They have a special connection to major events, his beliefs, and approach in life, to god and his parents. The tattoos must have had a huge role to play in Virat’s life every time he had a look at those. One wonders the kind of tattoo he would come up with after he recently tied the knot in Italy, marrying Anushka Sharma.
Here we go:
– by Nikhil Vadapalli
1. Monastery:
This tattoo is on his left arm and it represents Peace and Power. It helps in motivating him to play the game that he loves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3o80a6rSw&feature=youtu.be
2. Lord Shiva (Hindu deity):
The skipper has a tattoo of Lord Shiva on the left arm apart from Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake at the back, where he used to meditate. Shiva is known for his power of destruction and haven’t we found out a similar trait in Virat, although with a bat in his hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3o80a6rSw&feature=youtu.be
3. Japanese Samurai Warrior:
“At a subconscious level, I connect to this warrior and I model myself on his discipline, skills, and honor”, he said in an RCB blog earlier during IPL 10. This tattoo fits into the scheme of things in a perfect fashion considering his focus on fitness, skills on the field and the pride with which he represents his teams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3o80a6rSw&feature=youtu.be
4. Parents names:
His parents’ names are inked on his left arm in the Hindi language. Parents play the most crucial role in the lives of their children and it only portrays Virat Kohli’s love towards mother Saroj Kohli and late father Prem Kohli.
5. India Cap numbers:
Growing up as a youngster, he would have seen India cap being presented to his seniors and that feeling is undoubtedly the most special one for anyone aspiring to represent his or her country. He thus has test cap number 269 and ODI cap number 175 inked on his left shoulder.
6. Chinese tattoo:
On his right hand, there is Chinese text with a special meaning. It explains Virat’s firm faith in the omnipotent.
7. Scorpio tattoo:
His Zodiac sign is Scorpio as he was born on November 5th, in 1988. Scorpios are known for being strong, commanding, zealous and intense.
8. God’s Eye tattoo:
There is an eye tattoo on his shoulder to keep negative thoughts and influence at bay and hasn’t it worked out well for him. He always focuses on the positives and tries to improve on a day-to-day basis.
– by Nikhil Vadapalli