Posted on: 11 March 2013

Garuda
Mewar ca.1770

Source: Rijksmuseum


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Garuda Vahan of Shri Vishnu. Daksha's sons produced sixty daughters, thirteen of whom he gave to Kasyapa Rishi; Vinatā bore him two sons, Garuda(Suparna) and Aruna: Supera was the king of the feathered tribes, and the remorseless enemy of the serpent race. Aruna became famous as the charioteer of the Sun. "The progeny of Kadru (the other sister) were a thousand powerful many-headed snakes, of immeasurable might, subject to Garuda." The mother of Garuda is said to have laid an egg; hence her son assumed a bird-like form.

Charming painting, but he looks a bit chubby to fly! :)

Bobby - In 18th century Artiste had no idea of flying like Icarus and Daedlas, who glued bird wings with wax, they just invented Hot Air Balloon, his face is indeed chubby -Thank you

From a Sakunavali or Book of Omens, c.1720-25. Dreaming of or seeing Garuda is subha, a good omen.