") is literally derived from Sanskrit. In Cambodia, Khmer architects have used the Garuda sculptures as the exquisite ornate to equip on temples, Viharas of wat and many elite houses since ancient time, especially from Khmer empire era until nowadays. Garuda is also mentioned in many legendary tales as the vehicle of Vishnu and its main rival is Naga. China In China, Garuda (Chinese: Jiālóuluó) is considered one of the Eight Legions of Devas and Nāgas. Another Chinese name for Garuda is Great Peng, the Golden-Winged Illumination King () In some temples in the Central Plains, Garuda is also considered to be a manifestation of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva Guanyin. India India primarily uses Garuda as a martial motif: Garud Commando Force is a Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force, specializing in operations deep behind enemy lines. Brigade of the Guards of the Indian Army uses Garuda as their symbol Elite bodyguards of the medieval Hoysala kings were called Garudas Kerala and Andhra pradesh state road transport corporations use Garuda as the name for a/c mofussil buses Garuda rock, a rocky cliff in Tirumala in Andhra pradesh The insignia of the 13th century Aragalur chief, Magadesan, included Rishabha the sacred bull and the Garud Indian Hindi-language TV serial Dharm Yoddha Garud, based on the life of Garuda Indonesia Indonesia uses the Garuda in a form called the Garuda Pancasila as its national symbol. It is somewhat intertwined with the concept of the Phoenix. The Garuda Pancasila is coloured black or gilded, symbolizing both the greatness of the nation and the elang Jawa (Javan hawk-eagle Nisaetus bartelsi). The black color represents nature. There are 17 feathers on each wing, 8 on the lower tail, 19 on the upper tail and 45 on the neck, which together make up the date 17 August 1945, when Indonesia proclaimed its independence. The shield it carries bears the motto Panca Sila, which symbolizes self-defense and protection in struggle. Garuda Indonesia - national airline of Indonesia Garuda Contingent - peacekeeping force of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Airlangga University, one of the oldest and leading university in Indonesia uses Garuda on its emblem. The emblem, containing a Garuda in a blue and yellow circle, is called "Garudamukha", and depicts Garuda as the bearer of knowledge, carrying a jug of Amrita, the water of eternity, symbolizing eternal knowledge. In Bali and Java, the Garuda has become