Garuda - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India - Epic Beings and Creatures on Waymarking.com

In Hinduism, Garuda is a Hindu divinity, usually the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong man with a white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and with a crown on his head. This ancient deity was said to be massive, large enough to block out the sun.

Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan. As and when you approach the temple, you will be welcomed by two huge stone elephants at the entrance. To reach the main shrine, you have to take a marble flight of 32 steps. Here, you will find a brass image of Garuda, a figure of half-man and half-eagle. This huge idol stands as if it is guarding the doorway of Lord Vishnu.

The main shrine houses the striking four-armed image of Lord Vishnu. This idol is carved out of a single piece of black stone. A single glimpse of the idol takes the person to the celestial world to find everything calm and serene. The main shrine of Lord Jagdish/Vishnu is centrally located encircled by four smaller shrines. These shrines are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Sun God, Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva respectively.

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Time Period: Ancient Epic Type: Religous Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed

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