Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m (1200ft) above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu.[2]
The sculpture measures (200 feet (61 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) wide, 70 feet (21 m) in height and occupies 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) of floor area). It was sculpted by Rajiv Anchal.[3][4]
The park located near the town of Chadayamangalam (Jatayumangalam), which was named for Jatayu. Jatayu was a demi-god in Ramayana (a Hindu epic) who had the form of a vulture.
According to the epic, Ravana was attempting to abduct Sita to Lanka when Jatayu tried to rescue her. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana, but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon defeated him, clipping his wings, and Jatayu fell onto the rocks in Chadayamangalam. Rama and Lakshmana while on the search for Sita, chanced upon the stricken and dying Jatayu, who informed them of the battle with Ravana and told them that Ravana had headed South.[7][8]
The park
The Statue
The statue is a representation of a legend, and symbolizes the protection of women, and their honour and safety.[9] It was designed and sculpted by Rajiv Anchal.[3][4]
Dimensions
Feature
Height
21 m
Floor area
1,400 m2
Length
61 m
Breadth
46 m
Number of wing and tail feathers
52
Head thickness from ear to ear
Height of head
Distance from eye to eye
Total weight of statue
Length of each talon
Length of beak
Height of beak
Width of beak
Height of eye
Jatayu Museum
The statue houses the construction of the Jatayu museum. Jatayu,Chadayamangalam
Adventure Park
The Park, on Adventure rock hill, opened on 5 December 2017.
Cave Resort
Jatayu is said to have taken refuge in a cave after his battle with Ravana. An Ayurvedic and Siddha cave resort is under construction and will offer ayurvedic healing paired with tales of Jatayu.[10][11][12]
Dedication
The park opened to visitors on 4 July 2018 and was soft-inaugurated by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala.[13][14] The park's first phase was worth ₹100 crore (US$13 million) and included the adventure zone having 3 km (1.9 mi) radius.[15][16] On 29 November 2015, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce's Director of stakeholder relations, Majid Al Marri visited the under construction Jatayu Nature Park along with the then Chief Minister of Kerala, Mr. Oommen Chandy.
Access and attributes
Location and access
The park is located on a hilltop in Kollam district in Kerala. No special transportation is required to get into the park.
To reach the top, where Jatayu's sculpture is present, visitors can either take the 826 steps walkway up the hill, or take a cable car.
An additional paid ticket is required for cable car route.
There is a security screening process on the way to the top.
Cameras and bags are allowed. Food is not allowed. Water is allowed, but not in a plastic bottle.
Free filtered water is available at the top. There are multiple cafes present throughout the route.
Inscriptions and plaques
A plaque outside the museum pays tribute to the fallen Jatayu, in a poem translated by K. Jayakumar, was dedicated by Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief minister of Kerala.
The plaque at Jatayu Nature Park, dedicated by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan
"Stand atop this hill for a while in contemplation Here is where Jatayu fell Trying to block with his talons and beak The alien gnome who seized in deceit The priceless pearl of a daughter..."
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March 19, 2023
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Jatayu Earth Center also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala It stands at an altitude of 350m 1200ft above the mean sea level Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world s largest bird sculpture which is of Jatayu 2 Jatayu Nature Park KollamJatayu ParkLocation of Jatayu Nature ParkTypeAdventure ParkLocationChadayamangalam Kollam IndiaNearest cityKollam Quilon 38 km 24 mi Coordinates8 51 57 N 76 52 02 E 8 865888 N 76 867306 E 8 865888 76 867306 Coordinates 8 51 57 N 76 52 02 E 8 865888 N 76 867306 E 8 865888 76 867306Area65 acres 26 30 ha OpeningPhase I 1 5 December 2017 2017 12 05 Phase II 2 17 August 2018 2018 08 17 DesignerRajiv AnchalOperated byJatayupara Tourism Pvt LimitedStatusOpen all yearBudget 100 crore US 13 million Public transit accessC mangalam 1 5 km Kottarakkara 21 8 km Varkala 26 km Kottarakara 20 5 km Kollam 36 km Trivandrum 52 3 kmWebsiteJatayu Earth s CenterThe sculpture measures 200 feet 61 m long 150 feet 46 m wide 70 feet 21 m in height and occupies 15 000 square feet 1 400 m2 of floor area It was sculpted by Rajiv Anchal 3 4 This rock theme nature park was the first Public private partnership tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model The park is about 38 km 24 mi away from the city of Kollam and 46 km 29 mi away from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram After completion it became accessible to visitors on 17 August 2018 5 6 Contents 1 Origins 2 The park 2 1 The Statue 2 2 Dimensions 2 3 Jatayu Museum 2 4 Adventure Park 2 5 Cave Resort 2 6 Dedication 3 Access and attributes 3 1 Location and access 3 2 Inscriptions and plaques 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External linksOrigins Edit Ravana cuts Jatayu s wings by Raja Ravi VarmaThe park located near the town of Chadayamangalam Jatayumangalam which was named for Jatayu Jatayu was a demi god in Ramayana a Hindu epic who had the form of a vulture According to the epic Ravana was attempting to abduct Sita to Lanka when Jatayu tried to rescue her Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon defeated him clipping his wings and Jatayu fell onto the rocks in Chadayamangalam Rama and Lakshmana while on the search for Sita chanced upon the stricken and dying Jatayu who informed them of the battle with Ravana and told them that Ravana had headed South 7 8 The park EditThe Statue Edit The statue is a representation of a legend and symbolizes the protection of women and their honour and safety 9 It was designed and sculpted by Rajiv Anchal 3 4 Dimensions Edit FeatureHeight 21 mFloor area 1 400 m2Length 61 mBreadth 46 mNumber of wing and tail feathers 52Head thickness from ear to earHeight of headDistance from eye to eyeTotal weight of statueLength of each talonLength of beakHeight of beakWidth of beakHeight of eyeJatayu Museum Edit The statue houses the construction of the Jatayu museum Jatayu Chadayamangalam Adventure Park Edit The Park on Adventure rock hill opened on 5 December 2017 Cave Resort Edit Jatayu is said to have taken refuge in a cave after his battle with Ravana An Ayurvedic and Siddha cave resort is under construction and will offer ayurvedic healing paired with tales of Jatayu 10 11 12 Dedication Edit The park opened to visitors on 4 July 2018 and was soft inaugurated by Pinarayi Vijayan Chief Minister of Kerala 13 14 The park s first phase was worth 100 crore US 13 million and included the adventure zone having 3 km 1 9 mi radius 15 16 On 29 November 2015 Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce s Director of stakeholder relations Majid Al Marri visited the under construction Jatayu Nature Park along with the then Chief Minister of Kerala Mr Oommen Chandy Access and attributes EditLocation and access Edit The park is located on a hilltop in Kollam district in Kerala No special transportation is required to get into the park To reach the top where Jatayu s sculpture is present visitors can either take the 826 steps walkway up the hill or take a cable car An additional paid ticket is required for cable car route There is a security screening process on the way to the top Cameras and bags are allowed Food is not allowed Water is allowed but not in a plastic bottle Free filtered water is available at the top There are multiple cafes present throughout the route Inscriptions and plaques EditA plaque outside the museum pays tribute to the fallen Jatayu in a poem translated by K Jayakumar was dedicated by Pinarayi Vijayan the Chief minister of Kerala The plaque at Jatayu Nature Park dedicated by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan Stand atop this hill for a while in contemplation Here is where Jatayu fell Trying to block with his talons and beak The alien gnome who seized in deceit The priceless pearl of a daughter Gallery Edit Jatayu Nature Park under construction at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district view from distanceReferences Edit Kerala s First BOT Model Ecotourism Project is Now Open for Public Voyagers World Retrieved 6 December 2017 permanent dead link a b Kerala tourism to unveil world s largest bird sculpture The Quint 23 May 2018 Retrieved 25 May 2018 a b Jatayu Earth s Center Website Retrieved 1 December 2015 a b Kerala park to welcome visitors in Jan Khaleej Times Retrieved 1 December 2015 Adventure Rock Hill open for visitors The Times of India Retrieved 6 December 2017 Enjoy a day of adventure at Jatayu Earth s Center Outlook Traveller Retrieved 7 December 2017 Jatayuara at Chadayamangalam Kerala Tourism Retrieved 1 December 2015 Lepakshi Temple Lepakshi The Treasure House of Art and Sculpture Archived from the original on 28 March 2012 Retrieved 1 December 2015 Welcome to Jatayu Earth s Center www jatayuearthscenter com Jatayu park to be opened for public in January The Hindu Retrieved 1 December 2015 Phase I of State s First PPP Tourism Project to be Thrown Open in Jan TNIE Retrieved 1 December 2015 Jatayu nature park A new tourist destination of Kerala Retrieved 1 December 2015 Rock theme park to be opened on 4 July The Hindu 23 May 2018 Retrieved 25 May 2018 Jatayu Centre to open on 4 July Deccan Chronicle 23 May 2018 Retrieved 25 May 2018 Adventure zone at Jatayu park The Hindu Retrieved 1 December 2015 Kerala s rock theme Jatayu Park getting ready to woo visitors Retrieved 1 December 2015 External links Edit India portal Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jatayu Earth s Center Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jatayu Earth 27s Center Nature Park amp oldid 1144488174, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
