Bollywood Stars Show Devotion to Lord Shiva with Tattoos

Bollywood's Devotion During Sawan

The month of Sawan is currently being celebrated across the nation, with devotees immersed in worship of Lord Shiva. This period brings a vibrant atmosphere filled with greenery, rituals, and a sense of purity. Many individuals observe fasts, offer water at Shiva temples, and pay special attention to their diets during this spiritually significant month.

Stars Who Have Tattooed Mahadev

During Sawan, many Bollywood celebrities express their devotion to Lord Shiva. Notably, actor Ajay Devgn is well-known for his deep reverence for the deity, often seen in prayer. He has a tattoo of Lord Shiva on his chest, symbolizing his faith. Similarly, Sanjay Dutt has also inked a tattoo of Lord Shiva on his arm and is frequently spotted worshipping during Shivratri and Sawan. Actress Sara Ali Khan shares pictures of her visits to Shiva temples, despite facing trolling for her devotion, she remains steadfast in her beliefs. Other stars also share a strong connection with Lord Shiva.

Films Inspired by Lord Shiva

ना आदि ना अंत है उसका।
वो सबका, न इनका उनका।
वही शून्य है, वही इकाई।
जिसके भीतर बसा शिवायः।

While filming 'Shivaay' and 'Bholaa', Ajay Devgn sought blessings from various temples. His tattoo dedicated to Mahadev reflects his devotion. The film 'Shivaay', released in 2016, featured not only Ajay Devgn but also Sayyeshaa, Erika Kaar, and Abigail Ames in key roles.

Box Office Success

'Shivaay' had a production budget of ₹125 crores and grossed ₹148.91 crores at the box office, running for 50 days in theaters. In 2023, Ajay Devgn directed the action thriller 'Bholaa', a remake of the 2019 Tamil film 'Kaatru Veliyidai'. The film, made on a budget of ₹100 crores, earned ₹111.64 crores and featured actors like Tabu, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, Gajraj Rao, and Vineet Kumar.