• Dr. R. Balasubramanian

Garuda, the legendary bird-like creature which has supernatural powers and is a notable creature in Hindu mythology. It is also said that Garuda is faithful to his lord Vishnu and known for being a loyal disciple and mount of lord Vishnu. It unveils the origin of his birth, divine attributes and his crucial role in Hindu scriptures, such as the Garuda Purana and the famous epic Mahabharata. Besides Hinduism it also explores into the cultural significance of Garuda, including his presence in art, observance in various festivals and his influence in other religious traditions. Garuda possess a transcendent and heavenly body that bridges a gap between the physical world and divine dimensions. Garuda motivates the devotees by enduring the symbol of faith, courage and divine protection.

divine attributes, iconography, obstacles , procession

"GARUDA: THE DIVINE STEED AND DEVOTEE OF LORD VISHNU", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.h79-h83, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310611.pdf

"GARUDA: THE DIVINE STEED AND DEVOTEE OF LORD VISHNU", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. pph79-h83, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310611.pdf