Phra Upakut from Thai Buddhist mythology is a benevolent deity who protects against all evils and physical harm and is an auspicious attractor of wealth. The Garuda is a mythological beast of the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. According to Hindu mythology the Garuda is the vahana (vehicle) of the god Vishnu (Narayana). Miniature idols may have minor polishing or casting blemishes that can't be avoided at this size.