Garuda Introduction

Garuda means eagle. Garuda is vedic god and a mount of Lord Vishnu. He is commonly seen in Vaishanav temples (temples associated with Lord Vishnu or his Avataras).

Sculpture Information

Garuda sculpture is located at Vishnu Temple of Siddheshwara in Newasa, Maharashtra (India). It is placed in front of the Vishnu abode.

This larger than regular size sculpture is carved in a black granite stone. He is much humanoid with male body. He is holding a Gada (mace) in his folded hands. His hand gestures and almost closed eyes represent his devotion and salute to Lord Vishnu.

His seating position with one leg folded shows his eagerness and readiness to serve the god.

There is a well carved Naga near his feet. Various Sarpas (snakes) are acing as his ornaments around his neck and arms.

Unique feature of this Garuda sculpture is Garuda’s mustache. It’s rare to see Gardua with mustache.

The temple was built by Peshwas around 1767 in Hemadpanthi style.