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Garuḍa (Mythical bird)

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Images referencing Garuḍa (Mythical bird)

12 images from works
  • Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.
  • Garuda carrying two identical figures possibly Krishna and Balarama. Watercolour drawing.
  • Rama enthroned with Sita surrounded by Hanuman, Garuda, Krishna and one other. Chromolithgraph.
  • Page 124: Lakshmi on her mount Garuda coming across an enthroned Ganesha with his rat. Gouache drawing.
  • Vishnu accompanied by his wives riding on Garuda who carries a cobra. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.
  • Garuda carrying Vishnu and Lakshmi. Gouache drawing.
  • Vishnu on his transport, Garuda. Gouache drawing.
  • Vishnu portrayed as in a Maharastra temple with Hanuman and Garuda before him. Chromolithograph.
  • Vishnu and Lakshmi attended by Garuda and two attendants. Chromolithograph, 1883.
  • Rama being carried by Garuda while a devotee worships him. Gouache drawing.
  • Vishnu and Lakshmi seated on a lotus being attended by Garuda, Hanuman and female attendants, and hailed by elephants. Gouache drawing.
  • Narayan on the waters with Lakshmi massaging his legs surrounded by Narada, Maruti, Garuda and Tumbra, all surrounded by roundels. Coloured transfer lithograph.

Works from the collections

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    Page 141: Vishnu carried on his transport, Garuda. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 27431i
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    Garuda carrying two identical figures possibly Krishna and Balarama. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 26107i
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    Rama being carried by Garuda while a devotee worships him. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 27861i
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    Page 124: Lakshmi on her mount Garuda coming across an enthroned Ganesha with his rat. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 27374i
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    Garuda carrying Vishnu and Lakshmi. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 25962i

Related topics

Hindu gods
Legendary Creatures
Hindu mythology
Hindu goddesses
Lotus
Hindu symbolism

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