Buy Namaskaram Lord Garuda with the Majestic Wings by Exotic India Art
Lord Garuda is a falcon-deity. As the vahana of
none other than Lord Vishnu, He ferries the creator
across the multitude of lokas (realms of existence) and presides over winged
creatures himself. In Indian art, He has evolved to acquire a predominantly
human form, as could be seen in this brass sculpture. He has the body of a
super-strong man, a yogi in terms of form and temperament; and has retained
only the wings of his eagle form.
The majestic wings set this Lord
Garuda composition apart from other vahana iconographies.
They spread wide lateral to His broad shoulders, and close down around his
torso such that the tips of the wings graze his dhoti-clad hips.
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| Namaskaram Lord Garuda with the Majestic Wings |
Zoom in on the same to observe the sweeping serrations made by the
artisan - it is a fine example of high-precision handiwork. Note the lifelike
angle of curvature of the silhouette, which betrays the sculptor’s fine
attention to detail.
The Lord Garuda is seated with
one knee on a simple pedestal. He is wearing a short dhoti that reveals the
musculature of His powerful limbs. His hands are in the Namaskaram
mudra, which He uses to greet Lord Vishnu. An elaborate
crown and halo grace His head, from beneath which emerge a cascade of thick
locks. His handsome face bears an expression of fierce, unwavering devotion.
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