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Vishnu and Lakshmi on Garuda

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

Image depicts Vishnu riding his vehicle Garuda, with Lakshmi seated on his lap. Vishnu is seated in ardhaparyankasana on Garuda, with his right leg resting on a lotus. Lakshmi is seated in sukhasana in his lap, her right leg resting on Garuda's palm. He can be seen holding padma (lotus), gada (mace), sankha (conch) and chakra (wheel). Lakshmi is holding a lotus stalk in her right hand. Two female attendants are to his right and left respectively.

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  • Title: Vishnu and Lakshmi on Garuda
  • Date Created: 11th-12th Century CE
  • Location: Northern India
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 27.7 cm., Wd. 17.5 cm., Dep. 8.7 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dynasty: Pratihara
National Museum - New Delhi

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