This beautiful and intricately hand carved horizontal wooden panel depicts a procession scene with Lord Vishnu atop his mount Garuda, as the central figures. This vintage panel is believed to be from Kerala.

As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Vishnu is revered as the Preserver of the universe and is one of the principal deities of Hindu Trinity along with Lord Shiva and Brahma.  Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune is his consort. Vishnu as per Hindu iconography carries a Lotus, mace, conch and a discus (Sudarshana Chakra). Garuda, the king of birds is his mount.

Vishnu is believed to have ten incarnations on Earth, taken to protect dharma and maintain cosmic harmony. Of the ten, he has already appeared in nine avatars.  His final avatar of Kalki is expected to bring in the end of the world and usher in a new age.

This decorated wooden panel will add devotional and ethnic charm to your décor.