Sikkim Govt issues advisory on depiction of religious deities in tattoos
The Sikkim government has issued an advisory against depicting religious deities in tattoos in a manner considered disrespectful, particularly when placed below the waist. The advisory was prompted by concerns over religious symbols being displayed offensively during a recent event. Authorities emphasized the need to respect cultural sensitivities and religious beliefs.
- ▪The Sikkim State Ecclesiastical Department issued the advisory on October 13, 2025.
- ▪The advisory highlights that tattoos depicting deities below the waist are considered disrespectful.
- ▪Religious symbols were displayed in an objectionable manner at a recent event in Sikkim.
- ▪The government warned against hurting religious sentiments through inappropriate tattoo imagery.
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Taking serious note of the depiction of religious symbols in an "objectionable manner" on tattoos of participants at a recent event held in Sikkim, the State Ecclesiastical Department has issued an advisory warning people against hurting religious sentiments.“Certain tattoos were displayed during a recent event portraying the deities in a manner deemed disrespectful, particularly when placed below the waist,” the advisory issued on Monday (October 13, 2025) said. “The depiction of religious images is offensive to the faith, beliefs, and customs of the land,” it said, asking people to heed cultural sensitivity.
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