INTRODUCTION : 
Garuda is a powerful bird. He is the vehicle of god Vishnu, and contains all the good features, and serves Lord Vishnu in a pleasing manner in vaikunta. He always stood in front of Lord Vishnu with bowed hands. He always chants the glory of Lord Vishnu, and wilfully carries Lord Vishnu in his shoulders. His parents are Kashyapa and Vinata. His brother is Aruna, a charioteer of Lord Surya. And his wife name is Unnati.
IMPORTANCE :
Garuda is the king of birds and an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. He freed his mother from the clutches of his step mother Kadru by bringing the divine drink (Amirtha) from heaven. Garuda is also worshipped in Buddhism. In Vishnu temples, he is given a prominent place of worship. There is one famous temple dedicated for Lord Garuda which is situated in Mulbagal, Karnataka state. He is mentioned in Hindu epics such as Mahabharatha, Bhagavatha purana and in Ramayana. In Ramayana, he has helped Lord Rama from the cluthes of Nagastra. As soon as he arrived near Lord Rama, Lord Rama was freed from Nagastra. And Lord Garuda worshipped Lord Rama, circumambulated him for three times, and went back to Vaikunta. He helped Lord Krishna towards fighting with the demon king, Narakasura. It is regarded that he is the enemy of the serpants. But he does not cause harm to anyone who are the devotees of Lord Vishnu, and who sincerely worships Lord Vishnu. He is regarded as a divine attendant of Lord Vishnu in Vaikunta. Garuda Vahana Procession During Festivals Garuda vahana procession is an important aspect in all vaishnava temples. During Brahmotsava, people gather in large numbers to have a glimpse of Lord Garuda and Lord Vishnu. There is a separate shrine dedicated for Lord Garuda in Sri Ranganatha swamy temple, Srirangam.
CONCLUSION :
Lord Garuda a powerful bird and a devotee of Lord Vishnu will bless us for our wellbeing, and give all the prosperities in our life. Let us chant his name and be blessed.
“OM SREE GARUDAYA NAMAHA”
“OM NAMO NARAYANAYA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
