Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c7.34

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Birds. Among the birds, Garuḍa, the brahmany kite, is the most sacred; and when a pious Hindu happens to see one of these birds hovering in the sky, he invariably offers obeisance to it. It is considered to be a very good omen, if one of these birds happens to be seen when one goes about on any important business.