Garuda

Size:

26 cm high, base 9,5 x 9,5cm

Region:

Bengal,India

Type:

Garuda

Period:

18/19th century

Condition:

Very good

Description:

In Hinduism Garuda is a Divinity, usually the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu.

Garuda is depicted as having the body of a strong man with  wings,  an eagle’s beak and with a crown on his head

Often Garuda he is kneeling in the Wai or namaste position, hands together in greeting

Garuda, kneeling on a snake,  with folded hands.

The top was holding a “Shaligra”, a black stone, which represents Lord Vishnu

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