HBD Virat Kohli: Uncovering the Meaning Behind His 11 Iconic Tattoos

Virat Kohli isn’t just a name, it has become a global icon. With sheer dedication, commitment and discipline, Virat Kohli has achieved everything in his life and tasted success everywhere he played.

Apart from cricket which he loves the most, Tattoos also add an important event in Virat’s life.

As Kohli Celebrates his 36 today; Let’s explore the list of 11 Tattoos which Virat Kohli has inked on his body.

Prem and Saroj: Kohli’s love and faith in his parents has no bounds. On numerous occasions, he has attributed all his success to his parents who have raised him so well.

Lord Shiva: Lord Shiva is the symbol of creation and destruction. In Hindi Mythology, he is known as the creator as well as destroyed. This tattoo Kohli inked just after his father’s demise in 2006.

269 & 175: There are the cap numbers which were presented to Kohli on his ODI and Test debut.

Tribal Art: This was Kohli’s first tattoo he inked on his hand way back when he was a young teenager. The thought behind his art was just to look cool.

Monastery: It was around 2014 when Kohli went through a horrible series in England. He inked this tattoo which symbolizes peace and power which helped him understand the game better.

: Kohli’s Tattoo on his upper left arm signifies the philosophy called ‘’The Bushido code of Samurai. The seven virtues of Bushido are Gi (Justice), Yu (Courage), Jin (Benevolence), Rei, (Politeness), Makoto (Honesty), Meiyo ( Honor) and Chugi (loyalty)

God’s Eye: The Philosophy behind this tattoo is everything that’s happening is being watched and there’s someone always keeping a count of everything. This Tattoo is on his left Shoulder.

Om Symbol: Kohli believes that Om Symbol is the most consistent thing in the whole universe.

Scorpio: Kohli believed there are a lot more virtues in him which is exactly the same as the ones Scorpions possess.