The swastika is a symbol in a form of a cross of equal length, each bent midway at a right angle. It is the symbol that represents divinity and spirituality in several religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Other than this, it has several other meanings in different cultures. 

In the Western world, the swastika is associated with auspiciousness and good luck until the 1930s. After that, the German Nazi party adopted a right-facing form and used it as a symbol of the Aryan race. In Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist countries like India, Nepal, China, Japan, and Mongolia, the swastika remained the symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Indo-European religions, the swastika represents the thunder God and the king of gods such as Indra in Vedic Hinduism. Likewise, in the Jain religion, it represents Suparshvanatha–the seventh of 24 Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers and saviors). Also, in Buddhism religion, it denotes the footprints of Lord Buddha.

Meaning of Swastika Tattoos

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The swastika forms the base for many religious cultures. It is associated with many religions. People often ink its tattoos on their bodies to symbolize several meanings, as stated below.

Spirituality

To symbolize their spiritual nature is the prime reason people ink swastika tattoos on their bodies. Spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul. Basically, it connotes your belief that some power exists in the universe. Inking a swastika tattoo on your body symbolizes the same.

Good Luck

The swastika was actually the symbol of good luck until the 1930s in Western culture. Even now, in Hindu culture, it is the symbol of good luck. Many people around the world ink its tattoo to represent their good luck. They want to show that despite facing several difficulties in life, their belief in good luck is strong.