Garuda is the vehicle, or vahana, of the Supreme God Vishnu. Here Vishnu is seated on Garuda's shoulders whose hands are folded in the anjali mudra.
Vishnu wears a high crown (karandamukuta), a pair of circular earrings, both small and long necklaces, and armlets and bracelets. There is a floral halo behind him.
The half-avian, half-human Garuda wears a similarly shaped crown though smaller in size. His wings spread out behind him. Indeed, literally, the word Garuda means 'wings of speech'. He actually personifies Vedic knowledge. On his wings,as it were, Vedic knowledge has come down to us.
He is also known as Suparna (beautiful wings), Garutman (the solar bird), Sarparati (enemy of serpents), and Khageshvara or Pakshiraj (Lord of birds). The female bird is known as Garudi.
The mighty Garuda has his earliest reference in the Vedas, where he has been invoked by the name of Shyena. In Vedic literature, Shyena had brought nectar to the earth from heaven; in 'puranas' the bird that brought it is Garuda.
Thus, Shyena and Garuda are the same. Garuda has an independent Upanishad and a 'purana', namely, Garudopanishada and Garuda-Purana, devoted to him. This amply reflects Garuda's legendary magnitude.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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