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The Mighty Garuda Altar Statue | Authentic Nepalese Garuda Artwork

Elevate the energy of your sacred space with our Mighty Garuda Altar Statue, a striking Nepalese artwork crafted with precision using the electroplating technique and finished with a luminous silver-plated chemical oxidation. This powerful Garuda deity, revered in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, embodies protection, courage, and the removal of obstacles, inspiring strength and devotion in all who honor him. Depicted in a dynamic standing posture with wings fully spread, talons ready, and a fierce, watchful expression, every detail captures his vigilance and divine authority. Devotees seek Garuda to invoke fearless protection, ward off negative forces, and gain the spiritual clarity needed to overcome life’s challenges, making this statue both a sacred guardian and a compelling centerpiece for meditation or altar display.

Please note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity

Key Features of the Garuda statue:

• Machine-made Statue 
  
• Made from Durable Copper with chemically oxidized and silver-plated 
• Crafted using the Electroplating Technique
  
• Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
• Traditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists
  
• Height X Width: 8.5cm x  11.5cm 
• Weight: 0.19kg

Consecration Process & Service

The statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.

Please note: Once consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.

Garuda

In Buddhist mythology, Garuda is a powerful, semi-divine bird king revered as a protector and enemy of serpents (nāgas), symbolizing the triumph of wisdom over poison, fear, and hidden negativity. Originating from ancient Indian lore and adopted into Vajrayana Buddhism, Garuda represents fearless awakened energy, often invoked in tantric practices to heal illness, dispel obstacles, and subdue harmful forces. An enduring story tells of Garuda’s compassion-driven struggle with the nāgas, where mastery over poison transformed hostility into protection, reflecting the Buddhist path of transforming suffering into enlightenment. In Tibetan Buddhism, Garuda is regarded as a Guardian of Treasure, safeguarding hidden teachings (termas) and inner spiritual wealth, while soaring freely through the sky to signify liberation beyond attachment and illusion. This blend of myth, symbolism, and practice makes Garuda a revered figure embodying protection, healing, and swift enlightened activity.