Garuda in Indonesia

What will be in your mind when you think about Garuda? Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is used as a cultural and national symbol in some countries like in India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mongolia. For those who ever fly to Indonesia, Garuda Airlines will be familiar for you, but Garuda in Indonesia is not only that. In Indonesia, Garuda is used as:

The Indonesia national airline – Garuda Indonesia or Garuda Airlines is Indonesia national airline. PT (Persero) Perusahaan Penerbangan Garuda Indonesia is the abbreviation of Garuda Indonesia. Garuda Indonesia was earlier known as Indonesian Airlines. Garuda Indonesia was founded in the late 1940s. Garuda Indonesia is wholly owned by the Indonesian government. Garuda Indonesia is based in Jakarta.

The National symbol – Garuda Pancasila is Indonesia national symbol. It is somewhat intertwined with the concept of the phoenix. The color of Garuda Pancasila is gold, symbolizes the greatness of the nation. It is also a representation of the elang Jawa or Java Hawk-eagle. The black color represents nature. There are 17 feathers on each wing, 8 on the 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.

A cultural symbol – Garuda has become a cultural symbol in Bali and Java. The wooden statue and mask of Garuda is a popular artworks and souvenirs. There is the tallest Garuda statue with 18 meters tall made from more than 4000 tons of copper and brass which is located in Garuda Wisnu kencana in Bali. It was designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta. The statue is picturing Lord Wisnu, as the source of wisdom, riding on the back of the mythical bird Garuda as the manifestation of conscience toward Amerta, the perennial goodness.

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