Photo: Silent Prayers

Boy praying to Garuda- The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu

In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a mythical bird like creature usually the mount (vahanam) of Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body. He wears a crown on his head. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun.

Belur used to be the early capital of the glorious Hoysala Empire.The Channakesava Temple is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture.