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Garuda statue image.The vehicle of Vishnu is the Garuda eagle, the king of the birds,depicted as having a human body and senses and bird-like forehead, wings, beak and nails. Empowered with the courage and speed to spread the knowledge of the Vedas, Garuda is an assurance of fearlessness at the time of calamity.He wears a crown on his head like his master,the Hindu God Vishnu. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun.Worship of Garuḍa is believed to remove the effects of poisons from one's body.He is elegantly dressed befitting a chariot of God......
solid brass with excellent detail back and front....
.weight.-11.1gms.;height.-3.5cms.[1.4"].;width-3.5cms....
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