The latest craze during Navratri is Tattoo. It is more
popular in Gujarat and majority of the
Navratri tattoo design are temporary. Artists main create images of dandiya
dancing posture, Sri Krishna and Radha, peacocks and dandiya sticks.
Tattoo artists charge from 250 to 2000 depending on the
designs. As the design gets complex the charge increases.
Apart from the normal dandya raas tattoo other popular
tattoos include butterfly, star, flowers, floral patterns, tribal designs and
other symbols associated with Navratri.
One needs to be careful before deciding to get a tattoo
done. Some people might develop skin allergy – rashes due to the paint used.
The tattoo is mainly depicted on back and hands.