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This is probably the only good thing I've ever seen come out of an American Apparel store. It's also one of the few low-light images that I've shot on film and actually like.
And it looks better on black.
Airborne Breakfast! This coyote pounced on a mouse/vole in the grass and threw it up into the air. It didn't hit the ground... the coyote caught it.
Iowa
model: Allison
theme: classic pin-up. The idea is to recreate the images of the 40's and 50's along with the graphic/comic art feel.
The Dogfia?
Sorry boys, this is NOT going to get you more Cookies.
Daily Dog Challenge 1290. "Extreme"
... Behavior?
Today's Post (The Dogfia?) : www.bzdogs.com/2015/05/the-dogfia.html
Stop on by Zachary and Henry's blog: bzdogs.com
After entering their cave, the couple got trapped inside by the action on the ledge in front of their cave. Here a couple of fulmars is squabbling in front of their cave. Can you spot the puffin?
Nachdem das Paar in ihrer Höhle verschwunden war, wurden sie durch die Aktionen der anderen Seevögel in ihrer Höhle gefangengehalten. Hier streitet sich ein Paar von Fulmaren vor ihrer Höhle. Kannst Du den Papageitaucher sehen.
I came across this coyote hunting alone in a weed patch near from my daughter's house. It was initially unaware that I was near enough to get good photos as I remained motionless behind some brush cover along a fence enclosing this pasture. In this shot it has finally noticed me... because I froze in place it then continued casually along its way as I snapped additional shots.
IMG_0297; Coyote
People mimic verbal and nonverbal expressions and behavior of their counterparts in various
social interactions, but research also found that mimicry is associated with higher positive evaluation
of the mimicker. Chartrand and Bargh (1999, study 2) engaged participants in a task with a confederate
who was instructed to either mimic the mannerism of the participant or to exhibit neutral, nondescript
mannerisms. Compared to those who were not mimicked, participants who were mimicked by the
confederate reported a subsequent higher mean of liking of the confederate and described their
interaction with the confederate to be smoother and more harmonious. This result is congruent with the
previous work of Maurer and Tindall (1983) who found that when a counselor mimicked the arm and
leg position of a client this mimicry enhanced the client’s perception of the counselor’s level of
empathy than when the counselor did not mimick the client. Social interaction between humans is not
necessary to show the impact of mimicry on judgment. Interacting with an embodied artificial agent in
immersive virtual reality that mimicked our own behavior is sufficient in influencing the rating of the
agent. In a recent experiment of Bailenson and Yee (2005), a virtual agent verbally presented a
persuasive argument (a message advocating a campus security policy) to a participant who interacted
with the agent. In half of the cases, the virtual agent mimicked the participant’s head movements at a 4
seconds delay, whereas for another group of participants, the agent mimicked the prerecorded
movement of another participant. After the interaction, the participant indicated his/her agreement with
the message delivered by the agent and gave his/her impression about the agent. It was found that the
mimicking virtual agent was more persuasive and received more positive trait ratings than
nonmimickers.
Children learn to value the good traits in the personality in childhood; however, after growing up, most of the children seem to lose that sense of charm and value they have about them. Similarly, riding on the cars is all they need to feel happy when they are little; however, this very sense is lost in the process of growing up. Though there are numerous reasons for that, however, if one goes through the tips mentioned in this article, you can learn to revive that.
You may have been told that all that you learned in #childhood is not enough to live in the grown up or practical world. As a result, people tend to lose their selves and feel more confused than the childhood in terms of figuring out their way. This means that there is a need to bridge that gap so that children make the transition from childhood to adolescence swiftly. So, it will not be wrong to say that parents need to take this factor into account so that their children will not grow up to be sad individuals.
According to the experts, you may feel restless if you have #childhood-issues deeply embedded in your head. For instance, if you were not given the love and support by the parents, you will struggle to maintain your relationship with people. Therefore, if your child has the problem of #socializing with people or if you have not been able to spend time with the child, it is good to reconsider your parenting style, especially if you do not want your child to go through the similar experience. This same logic can be applied to the rivalry or fights between the siblings. If you cannot mediate the points of tensions between the children, it is best to seek help rather than expecting things to get better on its own. Remember if the #emotional knots are left unaddressed, it will continue to haunt the person even if he/she grows up.
If you are a parent and you feel that you need help, there is no need to hesitate in reaching out to someone you trust and sharing your concerns, in addition to consulting an expert. The main aim is to avoid the triggers that could take you back to that dark place or affect your present state of mind. Moreover, if you struggle to deal with your emotional knots or issues, it is likely that you will grapple with raising your own children as well. In other words, it is best to resolve your emotional problems first so that you will be in a better position to raise your children. If you want to get rid of the ideas that are not relevant or helpful for you, parents can follow the below-mentioned tips.
Sort the Tension
If you think that you are coming across the same situation that you went through when you were a child in terms of fighting with the parents or developing the tensions, the best approach is to address the causes. For instance, you can discuss with your child the sources of misunderstanding. The idea is to mediate the problems or to find the middle way to meet your child half way. And if you manage to solve the points of contentions between you and the child, the bond will improve.
Dealing with Feelings
If you get panic attacks or if you have developed the fear of the unknown, you may need to calm down a bit or take a break from your work. If you feel out of control, you can take the assistance of a friend to feel better and to contain your emotions. #Breathing-exercises are quite effective when it comes to the emotional chaos one can feel every once in a while. This is not to say that it is okay to feel overtaken by your fears, however, if you know the techniques to control yourself or distracting the mind, you will be fine.
Focus on Positive Thoughts
If you are still struggling to parent your child in the best way, you can try the technique of focusing on the new thoughts or positive ones. For example, your concerns about the child and his/her future may be valid, but you also need to remind yourself that half of them are merely a product of your imaginations. Similarly, fretting is also associated with the same point. When you cannot seem to control your thoughts or concerns, fretting take charge of the mind. This is how you will need to focus on the good aspects of your relationship with the child. For instance, your vacation time spent with the children in terms of making the memories can be one line of thoughts to change your mind. If you need to take your child on the board, it can also play a role in curbing the root causes of the problems. For instance, if you get angry or feel that you should not take out the children, you can talk to them and it will help to an extent.
Experts
The best way to address the emotional problems is to go to an expert and get #counseling. The main purpose of your visits is to find out the triggers of your emotional state if you are having difficulty in putting a finger on it. Similarly, you can take help for your parenting in terms of not repeating the same mistakes again. If you think that your children are old enough, you can take them to the counseling sessions as well. It helps to draw lessons that may prevent the child from repeating the same mistakes. For instance, if the child learns to communicate with the parents, it could be an asset to fix the problems most of the families come across.
In simple words, #parenting the children is hard if you have problems of childhood or unresolved emotional issues, but if you follow the tips mentioned in the article, the main causes can be curtailed to a large extent.
Southern Pacific was throwing everything at Tehachapi to find out what would stick - SD-9s, SD-35s, SD-39s, SD-40s, U30Cs, U-33Cs and more. Here five headend units (3 U-30Cs, an SD-39 and an SD-9) cross over their train just as a helper set of two SD-40s emerge from Tunnel 9. Units are 7929-5312-7915-7922-3957 + 8430-8434.
This is one of a number of species of sea urchins which put debris on top of themselves to protect themselves from UV, and to camouflage themselves. Interesting animal behavior, which I am currently researching.
I am currently in Malapascua, with the fantastic marine conservation NGO People and the Sea:
Colombia
Potoos are nocturnal insectivores which lack the bristles around the mouth found in the true nightjars. They hunt from a perch like a shrike or flycatcher. During the day they perch upright on tree stumps, camouflaged to look like part of the stump. The single spotted egg is laid directly on the top of a stump. The mother sits in a cryptic pose with the chick on top of the stump.
I took this picture while on a photo tour led by Jeff Munoz of Rainforest Photo Tours (rainforestphototours.com).
The "walk" signal was on, meaning anybody could have had the right of way to walk across this street, but the motorist to my right was blocking the way. And they were being aggressive in constantly inching forward.
A Rufous-tailed Weaver sits in the nest it has helped to construct in a large acacia tree. These birds are actually classified as sparrows but had been considered true weavers in the past. They are probably best identified by their pale blue eyes (for novice birders like me). Rufous-tailed weavers are indigenous to Tanzania but some vagrant birds can also be found in Kenya. Like other weavers they build basket like nests like this one, usually in large acacia trees. In places like Ngorongoro crater, where people are plentiful, they are known to beg for food to supplement their diet. That's definitely learned behavior, but feeding the wildlife (of any size) is never recommended and frequently frowned upon. #ILoveWildlife #ILoveNature #ILoveBirds #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Wildlife in #Africa #Birds of the #Serengeti #Birding and #Wildlife #Weavers #Rufous-tailed
Here in the Northeast we are in the middle of a heat wave (96 today). I watched this female Tree Swallow take a bath then fly into her nesting box. I believe she did this to not only cool herself but to also wet and cool down her little Swallow babies. Amazing.....There are no dumb animals!!!
The Great Blue Heron (*Ardea herodias*) is one of North America's most iconic and widely recognized wading birds, known for its impressive size, striking appearance, and graceful behavior. Standing at around 4.5 feet tall with a wingspan that can stretch up to 6.5 feet, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight, often seen along shorelines, wetlands, rivers, and marshes. Its plumage is primarily a cool mix of slate-blue, gray, and white, with distinctive blackish plumes on its head and neck, which give it a regal look. The long, sharp, yellow bill is perfectly designed for spearing fish, frogs, and small mammals, which make up the bulk of its diet.
These herons are patient hunters, often seen standing still in shallow water, waiting for prey to come close before striking with lightning speed. Their slow, deliberate movements and extended necks give them an air of poise as they hunt, while their long legs help them wade into deeper waters. The Great Blue Heron is also known for its elaborate, solitary nests, often built in tall trees near water. During breeding season, males perform a courtship display that involves offering sticks to females, who choose the best nest site.
This heron is a versatile and adaptable species, found across a wide range of habitats, from coastal estuaries to freshwater lakes and even urban parks. Its strong, solitary presence in these environments, combined with its impressive hunting techniques and striking visual appeal, make it a favorite among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
The males of this species are well known for their aggressive behavior. While slightly smaller than our resident breeders up here (Broad-tailed), they typically assume ownership of our feeders on their arrival in the fall from their Pacific Northwest breeding area... we see them only during their fall migration. Many of our local Broad-tailed male Hummers simply cede the feeders. This year, the migrating Rufous Hummers occasionally seemed to outnumber our local breeding Broad-taileds.
IMG_4303; Rufous Hummingbird
Three shot series. I watched this grebe for about 40 minutes as she diligently caught fish after fish and made sure both chicks were fed.
VENICE, La. - Mr. Tom MacKenzie with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is documenting birds affected by the oil spill from Deepwater Horizon July 10, 2010. Mr. MacKenzie who works for external affairs records the overall behavior of birds on a daily basis to determine if human intervention is necessary. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Polly Bennett
I observed the strangest behavior I've ever had the privilege of witnessing. I spotted a Great Blue Heron motionless waiting for fish. I noticed something on its back and realized a Red-wing Blackbird was sitting on him. The Blackbird then began frenzied pecking at the heron's back. Nonplussed the heron never moved. The Blackbird then began flying up and landing on the Heron repeatedly. I estimate about a dozen times. The Heron eventually caught a fish which it ate. Then it started to stalk about with the Blackbird on its back. The strangest and most amazing interaction I have ever seen.
A behavior change diagram based on a 2007 MAQ Mini-university presentation. It shows the intersection of sets of behaviors (current, ideal & feasible), avenues for addressing them (communication, community mobilization, education & training, service delivery improvement & policy change) as well as open questions.
Best if viewed large. Maybe someone can explain this. I had just trimmed some bushes and placed the debris on the driveway. Went into the house for a few minutes, looked out the window and up came this cat. He went right to the brush pile, started sniffing and then chewing the cut ends. He stayed at it for over an hour. Sniffing and chewing. ???
The Garuda is a large bird-like creature, or humanoid bird that appears in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Garuda is the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. Garuda is the Hindu name for the constellation Aquila. The brahminy kite and phoenix are considered to be the contemporary representations of Garuda. Indonesia adopts a more stylistic approach to the Garuda's depiction as its national symbol, where it depicts a Javanese eagle (being much larger than a kite).
ABOUT GARUDA
In Hinduism, Garuda is a Hindu divinity, usually the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong man with a white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and with a crown on his head. This ancient deity was said to be massive, large enough to block out the sun.
Garuda is known as the eternal sworn enemy of the Nāga serpent race and known for feeding exclusively on snakes, such behavior may have referred to the actual short-toed eagle of India. The image of Garuda is often used as the charm or amulet to protect the bearer from snake attack and its poison, since the king of birds is an implacable enemy and "devourer of serpent". Garudi Vidya is the mantra against snake poison to remove all kinds of evil.
His stature in Hindu religion can be gauged by the fact that a dependent Upanishad, the Garudopanishad, and a Purana, the Garuda Purana, is devoted to him. Various names have been attributed to Garuda - Chirada, Gaganeshvara, Kamayusha, Kashyapi, Khageshvara, Nagantaka, Sitanana, Sudhahara, Suparna, Tarkshya, Vainateya, Vishnuratha and others. The Vedas provide the earliest reference of Garuda, though by the name of Śyena, where this mighty bird is said to have brought nectar to earth from heaven. The Puranas, which came into existence much later, mention Garuda as doing the same thing, which indicates that Śyena (Sanskrit for eagle) and Garuda are the same. One of the faces of Śrī Pañcamukha Hanuman is Mahavira Garuda. This face points towards the west. Worship of Garuda is believed to remove the effects of poisons from one's body. In Tamil Vaishnavism Garuda and Hanuman are known as "Periya Thiruvadi" and "Siriya Thiruvadi" respectively.
In the Bhagavad-Gita (Ch.10, Verse 30), in the middle of the battlefield "Kurukshetra", Krishna explaining his omnipresence, says - " as son of Vinata, I am in the form of Garuda, the king of the bird community (Garuda)" indicating the importance of Garuda.
Garuda wears the serpent Adisesha on his left small toenail and the serpent Gulika on his right cerebral cortex. The serpent Vasuki forms his sacred thread. The cobra Takshaka forms his belt on his hip. The snake Karkotaka is worn as his necklace. The snakes Padma and Mahapadma are his ear rings. The snake Shankachuda adorns his divine hair. He is flanked by his two wives ‘Rudra’ and ‘Sukeerthi’ or (Sukirthi). These are all invoked in Vedanta Desika's Garuda Panchashath and Garuda Dandaka compositions. Garuda flanked with his consorts 'Rudra' and 'Sukirthi' can be seen worshipped in an ancient Soumya Keshava temple in Bindiganavile (or Mayura puri in Sanskrit ) in Karnataka state of India.
Garuda Vyuha is worshiped in Tantra for Abhichara and to protect against Abhichara. However, the interesting thing is that Garuda is the Sankarshna form of the lord who during creation primarily possesses the knowledge aspect of the lord (among Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha forms). The important point is that Garuda represents the five vayus within us : prana, apana, vyana, udana, samana through his five forms Satya, Suparna, Garuda, Tarkshya, Vihageshwara. These five vayus through yoga can be controlled through Pranayama which can lead to Kundalini awakening leading to higher levels of consciousness.
Garuda plays an important role in Krishna Avatar in which Krishna and Satyabhama ride on Garuda to kill Narakasura. On another occasion, Lord Hari rides on Garuda to save the devotee elephant Gajendra. It is also said that Garuda's wings when flying will chant the Vedas.
With the position of Garuda's hands and palms, he is also called 'Kai Yendhi Perumal', in Tamil.
IN THE MAHABHARATA
BIRTH AND DEEDS
The story of Garuda's birth and deeds is told in the first book of the great epic Mahabharata.[4] According to the epic, when Garuda first burst forth from his egg, he appeared as a raging inferno equal to the cosmic conflagration that consumes the world at the end of every age. Frightened, the gods begged him for mercy. Garuda, hearing their plea, reduced himself in size and energy.
Garuda's father was the creator-rishi Kasyapa. He had two wives, Vinata and Kadru, who were daughters of Prajapathi Daksha. Kasyapa, on the pleadings of his wives, granted them their wishes; Vinata wished for two sons and Kadru wished for thousand snakes as her sons. Both laid eggs, while the thousand eggs of Kadru hatched early (after steaming the eggs to hatch) into snakes, the hatching of two eggs of Vinata did not take place for a long time. Impatient, Vinata broke open one egg, which was half formed with the upper half only as a human and was thus deformed. Her half formed son cursed her that she would be slave for her sister (she was her rival) for a long time by which time her second son would be born who would save her from his curse; her first son who flew away and came to prominence as Aruna, the red spectacle seen as the Sun rises in the morning, and as also charioteer of the Sun. The second egg hatched after a long time during which period Vinata was the servant of her sister as she had lost a bet with her. When the second egg hatched, a fully grown, shining and of mighty sized bird form emerged as Garuda, the king of birds. Garuda was thus born.
One day, Vinata entered into and lost a foolish bet, as a result of which she became enslaved to her sister. Resolving to release his mother from this state of bondage, Garuda approached the serpents and asked them what it would take to purchase her freedom. Their reply was that Garuda would have to bring them the elixir of immortality, also called amrita. It was a tall order. The amrita at that time found itself in the possession of the gods, who guarded it zealously, since it was the source of their immortality. They had ringed the elixir with a massive fire that covered the sky. They had blocked the way to the elixir with a fierce mechanical contraption of sharp rotating blades. And finally, they had stationed two gigantic poisonous snakes next to the elixir as deadly guardians.
Undaunted, Garuda hastened toward the abode of the gods intent on robbing them of their treasure. Knowing of his design, the gods met him in full battle-array. Garuda, however, defeated the entire host and scattered them in all directions. Taking the water of many rivers into his mouth, he extinguished the protective fire the gods had thrown up. Reducing his size, he crept past the rotating blades of their murderous machine. And finally, he mangled the two gigantic serpents they had posted as guards. Taking the elixir into his mouth without swallowing it, he launched again into the air and headed toward the eagerly waiting serpents. En route, he encountered Vishnu. Rather than fight, the two exchanged promises. Vishnu promised Garuda the gift of immortality even without drinking from the elixir, and Garuda promised to become Vishnu's mount. Flying onward, he met Indra the god of the sky. Another exchange of promises occurred. Garuda promised that once he had delivered the elixir, thus fulfilling the request of the serpents, he would make it possible for Indra to regain possession of the elixir and to take it back to the gods. Indra in turn promised Garuda the serpents as food.At long last, Garuda alighted in front of the waiting serpents. Placing the elixir on the grass, and thereby liberating his mother Vinata from her servitude, he urged the serpents to perform their religious ablutions before consuming it. As they hurried off to do so, Indra swooped in to make off with the elixir. The serpents came back from their ablutions and saw the elixir gone but with small droplets of it on the grass. They tried to lick the droplets and thereby split their tongues in two. From then onwards, serpents have split tongues and shed their skin as a kind of immortality. From that day onward, Garuda was the ally of the gods and the trusty mount of Vishnu, as well as the implacable enemy of snakes, upon whom he preyed at every opportunity.
DESCENDANTS
According to the Mahabharata, Garuda had six sons (Sumukha, Suvarna, Subala, Sunaama, Sunethra and Suvarchas) from whom were descended the race of birds. The members of this race were of great might and without compassion, subsisting as they did on their relatives the snakes. Vishnu was their protector.
AS A SYMBOL
Throughout the Mahabharata, Garuda is invoked as a symbol of impetuous violent force, of speed, and of martial prowess. Powerful warriors advancing rapidly on doomed foes are likened to Garuda swooping down on a serpent. Defeated warriors are like snakes beaten down by Garuda. The field marshal Drona uses a military formation named after Garuda. Krishna even carries the image of Garuda on his banner.
IN BUDDHISM
In Buddhist mythology, the Garuda (Pāli: garuḷā) are enormous predatory birds with intelligence and social organization. Another name for the Garuda is suparṇa (Pāli: supaṇṇa), meaning "well-winged, having good wings". Like the Naga, they combine the characteristics of animals and divine beings, and may be considered to be among the lowest devas.
The exact size of the Garuda is uncertain, but its wings are said to have a span of many miles. This may be a poetic exaggeration, but it is also said that when a Garuda's wings flap, they create hurricane-like winds that darken the sky and blow down houses. A human being is so small compared to a Garuda that a man can hide in the plumage of one without being noticed (Kākātī Jātaka, J.327). They are also capable of tearing up entire banyan trees from their roots and carrying them off.
Garudas are the great golden-winged Peng birds. They also have the ability to grow large or small, and to appear and disappear at will. Their wingspan is 330 yojanas (one yojana being 8 miles long). With one flap of its wings, a Peng bird dries up the waters of the sea so that it can gobble up all the exposed dragons. With another flap of its wings, it can level the mountains by moving them into the ocean.
There were also the four garuda-kings: Great-Power-Virtue Garuda-King, Great-Body Garuda-King, Great-Fulfillment Garuda-King, and Free-At-Will Garuda-King, each accompanied by hundreds of thousands of attendants.
The Garudas have kings and cities, and at least some of them have the magical power of changing into human form when they wish to have dealings with people. On some occasions Garuda kings have had romances with human women in this form. Their dwellings are in groves of the simbalī, or silk-cotton tree.
The Garuda are enemies to the nāga, a race of intelligent serpent- or dragon-like beings, whom they hunt. The Garudas at one time caught the nāgas by seizing them by their heads; but the nāgas learned that by swallowing large stones, they could make themselves too heavy to be carried by the Garudas, wearing them out and killing them from exhaustion. This secret was divulged to one of the Garudas by the ascetic Karambiya, who taught him how to seize a nāga by the tail and force him to vomit up his stone (Pandara Jātaka, J.518).
The Garudas were among the beings appointed by Śakra to guard Mount Sumeru and the Trāyastriṃśa heaven from the attacks of the asuras.
In the Maha-samaya Sutta (Digha Nikaya 20), the Buddha is shown making temporary peace between the Nagas and the Garudas.
The Thai rendering of Garuda (ครุฑ Krut) as Vishnu vehicle and Garuda's quest for elixir was based on Indian legend of Garuda. It was told that Garuda overcame many heavenly beings in order to gain the ambrosia (amrita) elixir. No one was able to get the better of him, not even Narai (Vishnu). At last, a truce was called and an agreement was made to settle the rancor and smooth all the ruffled feathers. It was agreed that when Narai is in his heavenly palace, Garuda will be positioned in a superior status, atop the pillar above Narai's residence. However, whenever Narai wants to travel anywhere, Garuda must serve as his transport.
The Sanskrit word Garuda has been borrowed and modified in the languages of several countries. In Burmese, Garudas are called galone (ဂဠုန်). In Burmese astrology, the vehicle of the Sunday planet is the galone. In the Kapampangan language of the Philippines, the native word for eagle is galura. In Japanese a Garuda is called karura (however, the form Garuda ガルーダ is used in recent Japanese fiction - see below).
For the Mongols, the Garuda is called Khan Garuda or Khangarid (Mongolian: Хангарьд). Before and after each round of Mongolian wrestling, wrestlers perform the Garuda ritual, a stylised imitation of the Khangarid and a hawk.
In the Qing Dynasty fiction The Story of Yue Fei (1684), Garuda sits at the head of the Buddha's throne. But when a celestial bat (an embodiment of the Aquarius constellation) flatulates during the Buddha’s expounding of the Lotus Sutra, Garuda kills her and is exiled from paradise. He is later reborn as Song Dynasty General Yue Fei. The bat is reborn as Lady Wang, wife of the traitor Prime Minister Qin Hui, and is instrumental in formulating the "Eastern Window" plot that leads to Yue's eventual political execution. It is interesting to note The Story of Yue Fei plays on the legendary animosity between Garuda and the Nagas when the celestial bird-born Yue Fei defeats a magic serpent who transforms into the unearthly spear he uses throughout his military career. Literary critic C. T. Hsia explains the reason why Qian Cai, the book's author, linked Yue with Garuda is because of the homology in their Chinese names. Yue Fei's courtesy name is Pengju (鵬舉). A Peng (鵬) is a giant mythological bird likened to the Middle Eastern Roc. Garuda's Chinese name is Great Peng, the Golden-Winged Illumination King (大鵬金翅明王).
As a cultural and national symbol
In India, Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia the eagle symbolism is represented by Garuda, a large mythical bird with eagle-like features that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology as the vahana (vehicle) of the god Vishnu. Garuda became the national emblem of Thailand and Indonesia; Thailand's Garuda is rendered in a more traditional anthropomorphic mythical style, while that of Indonesia is rendered in heraldic style with traits similar to the real Javan hawk-eagle.
INDIA
India primarily uses Garuda as a martial motif:
Garud Commando Force is a Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force, specializing in operations deep behind enemy lines
Brigade of the Guards of the Indian Army uses Garuda as their symbol
Elite bodyguards of the medieval Hoysala kings were called Garudas
Kerala and Andhra pradesh state road transport corporations use Garuda as the name for a/c moffusil buses
Garuda rock, a rocky cliff in Tirumala in Andhra pradesh
13th century Aragalur chief, Magadesan's, insignia was Rishabha the sacred bull and the Garuda
INDONESIA
Indonesia uses the Garuda, called the Garuda Pancasila, as its national symbol, it is somewhat intertwined with the concept of the phoenix.
Garuda Pancasila is coloured or gilt gold, symbolizes the greatness of the nation and is a representation of the elang Jawa or Javan hawk-eagle Nisaetus bartelsi. The black color represents nature. There are 17 feathers on each wing, 8 on the lower tail, 19 on the upper tail and 45 on the neck, which represent the date Indonesia proclaimed its independence: 17 August 1945. The shield it carries with the Indonesian Panca Sila heraldry symbolizes self-defense and protection in struggle.
Indonesian national airline is Garuda Indonesia.
Indonesian Armed Forces United Nations peacekeeping missions is known as Pasukan Garuda or Garuda Contingent
Airlangga University, one of the oldest and leading university in Indonesia uses Garuda on its emblem. The emblem, containing a Garuda in a blue and yellow circle, is called "Garudamukha", and depicts Garuda as the bearer of knowledge, carrying a jug of Amrita, the water of eternity, symbolizing eternal knowledge.
In Bali and Java Garuda has become a cultural symbol, the wooden statue and mask of Garuda is a popular artworks and souvenirs.
In Bali, we can find the tallest Garuda statue of 18 metres tall made from tons of copper and brass. The statue is located in Garuda Wisnu Kencana complex.
Garuda has identified as Indonesian national football team in international games, namely "The Garuda Team".
The stylized brush stroke that resemble Garuda is appear in the logo of 2011 Southeast Asian Games, held in Palembang and Jakarta, Indonesia.
The stylized curves that took form of Garuda Pancasila is appear in the logo of Wonderful Indonesia tourism campaign.
THAILAND
Thailand uses the Garuda (Thai: ครุฑ, khrut) as its national symbol.
One form of the Garuda used in Thailand as a sign of the royal family is called Khrut Pha, meaning "Garuda, the vehicle (of Vishnu)."
The statue and images of Garuda adorned many Buddhist temples in Thailand, it also has become the cultural symbol of Thailand.
MONGOLIA
The Garuda, known as Khangarid, is the symbol of the capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator. According to popular Mongolian belief, Khangarid is the mountain spirit of the Bogd Khan Uul range who became a follower of Buddhist faith. Today he is considered the guardian of that mountain range and a symbol of courage and honesty.
The bird also gives its name to Hangard Aviation
Khangarid (Хангарьд), a football (soccer) team in the Mongolia Premier League also named after Garuda.
Garuda Ord (Гаруда Орд), a private construction and trading company based in Ulaanbaatar, also named after Garuda.
State Garuda (Улсын Гарьд) is a title given to the debut runner up in wrestling tournament during Mongolian National Festival Naadam.
SURINAME
In Suriname, there is a TV channel called Garuda. Suriname has a lot of people from Indonesia and Java, as it is a multicultural country.
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