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Kerala is all set to proudly create history this year by unveiling the world’s largest bird sculpture at Jatayu Earth’s centre, a nature park spread over 65 acres situated in Chadayamangalam at Kollam district of Kerala. The 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 65 feet tall bird sculpture of Jatayu will be inaugurated on July 4.

The giant bird sculpture is the result of the spellbound hard work and perseverance of the film director and sculptor Rajiv Anchal. Rajiv was working on this project for the last 10 years and the sculpture started taking shape from 2011. Even though the sculpture was open to the public from last year the official inauguration of the park and other interesting projects designed as part of this eco-friendly project will be held this year.

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The bird sculpture not only stands as a pride to India but is also a cultural symbol and a reflection of Indian mythology. The sculpture is the replica of the mythical bird Jatayu mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. According to this Hindu epic, Jatayu succumbed to death while battling with Ravana, the king of Lanka. According to the story – Ravana abducted Sita in a flying chariot the fierce bird Jatayu fought with the mighty Ravana to rescue her. In that battle Ravana cut-off Jatayu’s wings with his sword. Legends believe that Jatayupara, the peak where the sculpture is built is the same place where Jatayu fell down after its wings were cut off. The rock which is believed to be the place of Jatayu’s unfortunate death is situated 1000 feet above the sea level and was formerly known as Jatayumanagalam. Over the years the place came to be known as Chadayamangalam and the peak as Jatayupara (Jatayu rock).

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The tourists can reach the top of the rock through a cable car installed at the nature park which is exported from Switzerland. The cable car can accommodate 400 people per hour. A museum and a 6D theatre are also constructed inside the park which will be open by November this year. An animated movie about the battle between Jatayu and Ravana will be screened at the theatre for the tourists.

The other interesting things in the list, Jatayu also promises an adventurous experience. The park features various fun-filled adventurous activities designed on the natural rock formation. Activities like rock climbing, zip lining and mountain biking can surely satisfy the adrenaline rush of the tourists. Apart from this, there is also a Sidha healing centre where the visitors can get an ayurvedic spa. A visit to have a look of this mythical bird can undoubtedly guarantee the tourists a journey through the ancient mythology engulfed in the beauty of nature.

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