Garuda Panchami, an auspicious day
to celebrate “Garuda,” the vehicle or Vahna of Lord Vishnu. On this day Lord
Garuda is worshiped along with the Naga (Snakes).
Significance
Garuda Panchami is celebrated to
show the never-ending bonding between Garuda and his mother, Vinita. This day
is observed by mothers and sons to enhance the love and affection between them.
Mothers worship the god Garuda for better health and the future of their
children.
As per scriptures, the person who
is blessed by the kind glances of Garuda is assured of victory. He is mighty
and strong. Garuda is very closely associated with Lord Vishnu and worshiped by
all the devotees of Lord Vishnu. He can bless the devotees with eight kinds of
Siddhis.
He also possesses the six
auspicious qualities of the Lord Vishnu. Benefits of Garuda Panchami.
As per mythology, Garuda is powerful to relieve an individual from all kinds of Naga dosha (snake afflictions). He gets pleased just by the chanting of the mantras.