These gates - Gaja Dwar, Ashwa Dwar, Garuda Dwar, Makar Dwar, Shardula Dwar, and Hamsa Dwar - have been named after a mixture of real and mythological creatures from Indian folklore. Each door ...

Garuda is a significant figure in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. The character is rooted in Hinduism and according to the legend, Garuda, a bird-like creature, is a vehicle of Lord Vishnu (Narayana).