SAK YANT TATTOOS PERMANENT AND SAFE?

The Sak Yant tattoo has an interesting history and is known to the world for the mystical powers it holds. Millions of tourists travel to the land of smiles every year to get the Sak Yant tattoo from the traditional Buddhist monks or Ajarn (teacher). The history of these tattoos dates back to the time of the second world war when soldiers were inked with the Sak Yant tattoos all over their bodies from head to toe. The Yant tattoo was believed to render power and protection to the people at war. 

The Sak Yant tattoo comes in various intricate patterns, each offering different powers. The Sak Yant tattoo has typically been confined to Thailand, A Sak Yant tattoo is something that is not done on a whim, rather, it has to be done with an utmost desire and respect towards the traditions and customs associated with it. 

To get a Sak Yant tattoo, one has two options: either you get it from a traditional monk or you can also visit a tattoo parlor. However, the query that arises in the minds of most tourists who plan to receive the famous Sak Yant tattoo is, whether it is permanent and safe. Before answering this, let me brief you about the procedure through which the Sak Yant tattoo is designed. 

So, basically, if you opt to get it done by a Buddhist monk, you will find that the design of the tattoo for you is decided by the monk himself. The tattoo is crafted by a steel rod or a bamboo-shaped stick. These rods or sticks are customized for the monk. In the old time, the ink used for designing the tattoo is secretly prepared. However, it is believed to contain some herbs, Chinese charcoal, palm oil, and snake venom. But nowadays no one uses that kind of ink anymore as it’s very easy, safe, and cheaper to buy the tattoo ink from a tattoo supplier in Bangkok and a lot of places all over Thailand.

It takes around 15 to 20 minutes for the whole procedure to be completed. Although mesmerizing, You may hear that in some temples here in Thailand, the major flaw that catches everyone’s eyes is the repeated use of the steel rods on everyone. The monks just dip it in alcohol before using it on a new visitor. Moreover, the ink used is the same. However, the practice of Sak Yant tattoo is age-old and there has been no recorded statics of widespread diseases. Although the chances of communicable diseases are high, if you carefully plan your visit to a famous monk, you will probably be in safe hands. After all, a number of visitors enjoy the experience every year. So! Take your time and do research, There are many temples that provided Sak Yant tattoo by a Buddhist monk with a new needle, and new ink for each person.

If you still have doubts, then you can always prefer going to a fancy and hygienic parlor that will design the Sak Yant tattoo with a disposable needle. But make sure that the Sak Yant tattoo designs they provided are correct. Sak Yant tattoo that not everyone can do it. The Sak Yant language is not Thai. If the artist, not Thai or even are Thai they wouldn't know if they are not a Sak Yant master who has to learn knowledge of the ancient Kom Sak Yant language. At least they got the right design in hand. But keep it in mind even if they have the right design, It has to be careful to tattoo. Some mistakes can change the word to something else. So!! pick the right tattoo shop to get your Sak Yant tattoo.

The powers of the Sak Yant tattoo will be stays till you break the rules. If you have broken the rules you will need to visit the monk who drew the tattoo, to get it blessed again.

The whole journey of getting a Sak Yant tattoo is mystical, once you plan and choose the place you want to get it from. If you ask for my suggestion, I would tell you to try to find a traditional monk. After all, the mystical tattoo needs magical hands to draw it.