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Ramnami community's full-body devotional tattoos fade amid generational shift

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Members of the Ramnami community in Chhattisgarh tattoo Lord Ram's name on their bodies as an act of devotion. This tradition originated over a century ago after they were denied temple entry due to caste discrimination. Younger generations are now moving away from the extensive full-body tattoos due to modern societal pressures. While many still express faith with smaller tattoos, the original practice is gradually declining.

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