Garuda is a bird deity having the head and wings of an eagle and sometimes with the rest of his body like that of a man. Garud is called the king of birds and vahana of Lord Vishnu. This god-bird is thought to be the remover of obstacles. His image is placed near Vishnu in temples and in pictures he is depicted carrying Vishnu in the skies on its back. The worshippers of Garud Shaligram are blessed with immense success in his life. His all obstacles are removed and he reaps gold and wealth in all his endeavours. Garud Shaligram is a very powerful Shaligram and it makes things happen very fast and hence one Garud Shila must be kept in the puja altar.