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Garuda

गरुड
Also known as: Suparṇa, Tārkṣya, Vainateya

About

King of birds, mount (vahana) of Vishnu. Enemy of serpents. Symbol of speed, strength, and devotion. Represents the Vedic mantras that lift the soul.

Attributes

SpeedStrengthDevotionAnti-venom

Symbols

EagleSerpentWingsCrown

Associated Mantras

Om Garuḍāya namaḥ
Garuda Gayatri
Garuda Purana

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharataGaruda Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaSoutheast Asia

Iconography

Eagle-like humanoid with golden wings, sharp beak, and talons. Often shown carrying Vishnu. Depicted with a serpent in his beak or claws.