Brass Lord Vishnu with Bhudevi and Sridevi

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is revered as the preserver and protector of creation, often depicted with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, forms of Lakshmi. Sridevi represents the spiritual world, while Bhudevi symbolizes the material world and is associated with fertility. Garuda, a significant figure in Hindu art and myth, is known as Vishnu's vehicle and emblem. He was granted immortality and a place above Vishnu as a canopy for resisting the temptation of amruta, the Immortal Nectar. Vishnu reciprocated by becoming Garuda's vahana, solidifying Garuda's status as a symbol of Vishnu.