The symbol of Indonesia is Garuda Pancasila. The design of the symbol is inspired by the Hindu god Vishnu, who is often depicted holding a conch shell and a discus. Garuda Pancasila is a composite creature with the head of a man, the wings and beak of a bird, and the body of a lion. The symbol is intended to represent the nation’s diversity, with each of the creature’s body parts representing a different ethnic group.