Garuda

The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology. The term "Garuda" is derived from the Sanskrit word गृध्र (gṛdhra), which means "eagle" or "vulture". In Hebrew, it can be translated as נשר (nesher), which also means "eagle". In Indonesian and Malaysian, the term is known as Garuda, and it is the national emblem of Indonesia. The Garuda is depicted as a large anthropomorphic bird with golden-brown wings, a golden body, white face, and red wattles. It is the mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu and is considered a protector and a symbol of power, courage, and divine justice. In Buddhist iconography, the Garuda is often depicted as a dharma protector and is associated with the historical Buddha. In Jainism, the Garuda is a protector of the Jain faith and is often depicted in Jain temples.