The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu a dharma-protector Garuda is described as the king of birds He is shown either in zoomorphic form (giant bird with partially open wings) or an anthropomorphic form (man with wings and some bird features). Garuda is generally a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent He is also known as Tarkshya and Vynateya.