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JATAYU EARTH’S CENTER, KOLLAM

 

Jatayu Earth’s Centre also known as Jatayu Rock or Jatayu Nature Park is the world’s largest bird sculpture of the mythological bird called “Jatayu” which is made up of rocks.  It was opened on 4th of July 2017. Jatayu Earth’s center, which is a tourism center and a park is located in Kollam district at Chadayamangalam, Kerala.

 


 It is a very large sculpture of height 70 feet and width up to 150 feet which are situated above the sea level that gives a beautiful artistic look. It was build based on the believe of Ramayana.

 Jatayu Earth Center is one of the most adventurous and awaited places in Kerala which attracts the tourists. Jatayu Earth’s center has got a place in Guinness book of world records.


Mr. Rajiv Anchal who is the renowned film director, sculptor, art director is the founder and promoter of the most creative sculpture of Jatayu. This Rock Nature Park is the first co-operative work initiated by public private partnership of tourism in Kerala. It spreads over 65 acers. A check dam was constructed between the rock valleys due to the uninterrupted availability of water. So, its able to store twenty lakhs liter of water.

 The Jatayu Nature Park covers 4 hills. 

  • The Jatayu Rock Hill
  • The Adventure Rock Hill
  • The Elephant Rock Hill
  • Kitchen Rock Hill

The total overview is very beautiful and mesmerizing

    

     The rocks beside Jatayu sculpture                                   


 The origin and facts about Jatayu Earth’s Center

    There is a powerful and mythological story behind the bird Jatayu based on the epic Ramayana. It was believed that, Jatayu the epic God in Ramayana (a vulture), fought with the devil Ravana as he kidnapped Sitha Devi to Lanka (now known as Sri Lanka). Ravana cut off Jatayu’s one of the wings while trying to rescue Sitha from him. It was believed that, Jatayu fell somewhere in the small village of Kollam called Chadayamangalam.

The sculpture Jatayu idolizes the legend who lost his life as a warrior for saving the goddess and travelled in the path of righteous. So Jatayu Earth center is dedicated to “Women safety and Honor”. Women faces lots of harms and struggles in the present time. So, the sculpture of Jatayu represents the safety and protection for women from all source of harms.

There is a beautiful poem written that depicts the story of Jatayu. Some of the lines are:

“ This is where the enemy's sword
 Chopped Jatayu's wing.
 The spot that accepted that flowing blood stream
 Like a sobbing mother accepting her martyred son.
 The spot received that bird
 Flapping its single wing
 Descending like a flag on the mast
Of this country's pride.”

         
       Beautiful poem of Jatayu

    Jatayu is considered as the sculpture of courage, power and loyalty. The epic God Jatayu tried his maximum to save Sitha Devi from Ravana by giving his life. So, Jatayu sculpture depicts the “Women safety and honor”. It greatly depicts the ancient stories through interior designs and artistic works.

    Inside the Jatayu Earth center sculpture, there are various rooms and exhibition spaces and observation deck inside the head of Jatayu where you can get a birds-eye-view of the outside world!  Each feathers of the sculpture are artistically and beautifully created.

A typical museum and theater are also there, which depicts the story of the mythological bird Jatayu.

For the construction of Jatayu rock, it took around 10 years for the complete construction. The stones are made up of concreate as well as stainless steel in a very creative and artistic manner. It is one of the most beautiful places in Kerala which attracts the travellers. Jatayu Earth Centre explains about the ancient relations between animals, birds and human beings, the way they helped each other and the ancient methodologies.

                   


The overall adventures and activities at Jatayu Earth Center

Apart from visiting the sculpture, there are almost 20 adventurous activities which should not be missed. The walk way path through Jatayu earth center is very adventurous by climbing through 826 steps by seeing the beauty of the nature and environment. The tourism center consists of 6D theater, Ayurvedic Cave Resort, a digital audio - visual room and cable car.

 After the walkway, we can reach the sculpture through Cable Car. It  carries around 128 passengers at a time, split between 16 cable cars. It is well maintained with full protection and the total overview look from the cable car gives an awesome sight. We can see the whole village Chadayamangalam from the top view which gives a very beautiful scenery.

 

Cable car ride at Jatayu Earth’s center

 In Jatayu Earth’s Center, there are various other adventurous activities like rock climbing, air-riffle shooting, archery (shooting with a bow), bouldering (rock climbing that is performed on small rocks or artificial rocks), laser tag, paintball etc. Those who loves adventure can definitely participate in all these activities.  


Archery at Jatayu Earth's Centre

 

The walkway path to Jatayu Earth's center

 

Ladder climbing at Jatayu Earth's center

 These activities at Jatayu Earth’s Center is one of the best attractions for visitors. The Jatayu Earth’s center offers the largest adventure parks with the beautiful natural terrain.



    

Geographical Location of Jatayu Earth’s Center

Jatayu Earth center is located at chadayamangalam in Kollam district, Kerala.



Jatayu Earth’s center opening time and Entry Fee

Jatayu Earth’s center is opened in Monday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. If you want, you can book the slots before.

Entry fees per person is 400 INR. For each adventure activities they seek separate fees for trucking, shooting, etc.  

 

Helicopter Ride at Jatayu Earth's center

 How to reach there

To reach Jatayu Earth’s center, Air transport, train transport and through road is available.

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A beautiful sight during the night time

 

Other places of attractions in Kollam

  • Tengasseri Lighthouse
  • Thirumullavaram Beach
  • Palaruvi Water Falls
  • Kollam Beach
  • Neendakara Port
  • Famous Ochira Parabrahma Temple
  •  Sasthamkotta Lake
  •  Ashtamudi Lake 

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