Garuda—Lord Viṣṇu's eternal carrier, a great devotee, the son of Aditi and Kaśyapa who takes the form of an eagle and is the bird carrier of Lord Viṣṇu. He is often found atop a pole facing the entrance of Viṣṇu temples. The emblem of Garuḍa is always on the chariot of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Garuda-Lord Visnu's eternal carrier, a great devotee, the son of Aditi and Kasyapa who takes the form of an eagle and is the bird carrier of Lord Visnu. He is often found atop a pole facing the entrance of Visnu temples. The emblem of Garuḍa is always on the chariot of Lord Krsna.
 

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