Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c12.5

v1.c12.5

Yet another description of Garuḍa is met with in the *Śrī-tatva-nidhi*. Therein it is stated that Garuḍa should be kneeling on his left knee, and that his crown should be adorned with snakes. His legs and knees should be made stout. Garuḍa should possess the face and body of human beings, but his nose should be raised and pointed prominently. He should have only two hands held in the *añjali* pose. Obviously this is the description of the image of Garuḍa as found set up generally in front of the central shrine in Vishnu temples.