Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tales of Garuda

One of the most prominent elements you will find in the traditional parts of Kathmandu is the familiar stone sculpture of Garuda - the mythical bird who is Lord Vishnu's vahana outside Narayan (Or Vishnu) temples.

Garuda, Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur

Garuda, Makhan Tole, Kathmandu

Garuda , Makhan Tole, Kathmandu
Garuda, Maru Tole, Kathmandu

Garuda, Maru Tole, Kathmandu
Garuda on a stone pedestal at Kalmochan Temple, Tripureshwor



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