Antique Garuda statue image.In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a lesser Hindu God, and is known as the chariot of Lord Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body. He wears a crown on his head. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun.The story of Garuda's birth and deeds is told in the first book of the great epic Mahabharata. According to the epic, when Garuda first burst forth from his egg, he appeared as a raging inferno equal to the cosmic conflagration that consumes the world at the end of every age. Frightened, the gods begged him for mercy. Garuda, hearing their plea, reduced himself in size and energy..Throughout the Mahabharata, Garuda is invoked as a symbol of impetuous violent force, of speed, and of martial prowess.Worship of Garuda is believed to remove the effects of poisons from one's body..... Genuine antique statue of at least 50-60 years,but is in excellent condition with fine detail,both back and front.He is standing powerful and daunting ,holding aloft 2 lotus flowers,the symbol of purity and enlightenment.This statue has been sanctified in a 3 day blessing ceremony of prayer and chants in a Thai temple,thus opening the eyes of the image... solid bronze with ceramic inset... weight-1kg.;height-22.5cms.[8.7"].; span-16.5cms.[6.5"].;depth-7cms.[2.8"].. .. please click on enlargement for reverse view

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