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Screenshot 2024-09-21 at 06-46-09 Garuda Vedic deity Mount of Vishnu Eagle-man Britannica

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Garuda is Vishnu's vahana (mount) and companion

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Garuda is Vishnu's vahana (mount) and companion

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Garuda is a bird, usually depicted as an eagle or Brahminy kite

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Garuda is a bird, usually depicted as an eagle or Brahminy kite

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He is also said to have a white neck like a Brahminy kite

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He is also said to have a white neck like a Brahminy kite

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In Indonesia, he is depicted as a Javanese hawk-eagle

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In Indonesia, he is depicted as a Javanese hawk-eagle

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Garuda is sometimes depicted as half bird and half man

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Garuda is sometimes depicted as half bird and half man

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Garuda is said to be the enemy of the Nagas, who are snakes, and feeds on them

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Garuda is said to be the enemy of the Nagas, who are snakes, and feeds on them

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This behavior references the short-toed snake eagle, which eats snakes.

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Garuda's wings are said to be so powerful so as to either outshine or block out the Sun

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Garuda's wings are said to be so powerful so as to either outshine or block out the Sun

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When Garuda hatched from his egg, he burned so bright that the gods had to beg him to have mercy on the world.

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When Garuda hatched from his egg, he burned so bright that the gods had to beg him to have mercy on the world.

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Aruna also came from an egg--his mother, Vinita, broke his egg too early causing him to not shine as bright as Garuda, instead remaining red like a rising sun.

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Garuda's brother Aruna is the sun god Surya's charioteer

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Garuda's brother Aruna is the sun god Surya's charioteer

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Garuda's mother, Vinita, was tricked by her sister into becoming her slave by manipulating a bet they made in her favor

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Garuda's mother, Vinita, was tricked by her sister into becoming her slave by manipulating a bet they made in her favor

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The Nagas (his half-brothers) told Garuda they wanted the amrita (elixir of immortality) in exchange for his mother's freedom

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The Nagas (his half-brothers) told Garuda they wanted the amrita (elixir of immortality) in exchange for his mother's freedom

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Garuda stole the amrita (elixir of immortality) from the heavens to rescue his mother

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Garuda stole the amrita (elixir of immortality) from the heavens to rescue his mother

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Garuda doused the eternal fire surrounding the elixir of immortality by spewing up water he had collected from rivers

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Garuda doused the eternal fire surrounding the elixir of immortality by spewing up water he had collected from rivers

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Garuda meets Vishnu when returning the elixir to the Nagas, and he promises Vishnu to be his vahana (vehicle) in exchange for immortality

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Garuda meets Vishnu when returning the elixir to the Nagas, and he promises Vishnu to be his vahana (vehicle) in exchange for immortality

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Garuda presented the Nagas with the amrita he stole in exchange for his mother, but Indra stole it back when they were distracted

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Garuda presented the Nagas with the amrita he stole in exchange for his mother, but Indra stole it back when they were distracted

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Garuda represents virtue and hope, but also speed and martial prowess

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Garuda represents virtue and hope, but also speed and martial prowess

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Garuda is used as a symbol in many countries

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Garuda is used as a symbol in many countries

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Garuda even appears in the video game series Persona

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Garuda even appears in the video game series Persona

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Garuda is also the symbol of the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force

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Garuda is also the symbol of the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force

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This is because of his association with not only flight but speed and precision

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There is only one temple dedicated just to Garuda in the whole of India (at least a very well known one)

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There is only one temple dedicated just to Garuda in the whole of India (at least a very well known one)

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Garuda is sometimes depicted with the anjali mudra (hands joined together), or holding a pot of amrita

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Garuda is sometimes depicted with the anjali mudra (hands joined together), or holding a pot of amrita

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Garuda appears in the Vedas and Puranas under the name syena (meaning eagle)

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Garuda appears in the Vedas and Puranas under the name syena (meaning eagle)

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Garuda has two texts, the Garudopanishad and the Garuda Purana, dedicated to him. These texts date back as far as the 4th century CE

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Garuda has two texts, the Garudopanishad and the Garuda Purana, dedicated to him. These texts date back as far as the 4th century CE

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The Garuda Purana is one of the 18 Puranas that contains a variety of teachings, thought to be recited from Garuda to the sage Kashyapa

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The Garuda Purana is one of the 18 Puranas that contains a variety of teachings, thought to be recited from Garuda to the sage Kashyapa

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The Garuda Upanishad has mantras and charms that are supposed to help cure snakebites and venom

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The Garuda Upanishad has mantras and charms that are supposed to help cure snakebites and venom

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Garuda Panchami is a festival dedicated to Garuda, usually celebrated in July/August

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Garuda Panchami is a festival dedicated to Garuda, usually celebrated in July/August

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Interestingly, Naga Panchami/Naga Chathurthi is also celebrated on the same day, where people worship the Nagas.

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Krishna described himself as "Among the birds, I am Garuda" to Arjuna 

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Krishna described himself as "Among the birds, I am Garuda" to Arjuna 