Jatayu Nature Park: There are many such things in our country which reflect the history and culture of India. Everyone feels very proud to see them. One such statue is installed in the Jatayu Park in Kollam, Kerala. The world’s largest bird statue is built in this park. This park is situated in very beautiful plains. There are also very good facilities for the tourists in this park. The special thing is that the idol of this world’s largest bird is related to Ramayana.
this statue is huge
Jatayu Nature Park, built on 65 acres, is in Chadayamangalam village of Kollam district of Kerala state. By reaching here, you will get to see a panoramic view of the rugged mountains. This idol related to mythology is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet high. It is also one of the largest statues in India, as well as the largest bird statue in the world.
There were many difficulties in making the idol
Rajeev Aanchal is a renowned filmmaker, sculptor and the Chairman and Managing Director of Guruchandrika Builders and Properties Pvt. He had the vision to make the grand project of this Nature Park and the attractive bird sculpture. It took seven years to make this idol. This structure made of concrete has been made by giving stone finishing. There were many difficulties in making it because it was difficult to take all the ingredients to the top. Apart from this, this idol also has an audio-visual based digital museum which tells about Ramayana.
This is related to Ramayana
It is believed that in Ramayana, when Ravana was going to Lanka after abducting Mother Sita, he encountered Jatayu. After which there was a war between them. It fell on a mountain top of Chadayamangalam after being killed by the mythical bird Ravana in battle. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana to save Sita Mata, but being old he could not stop Ravana and Ravana killed him. The idol is situated on top of a hill at the same place where he breathed his last after informing Lord Rama about the abduction.
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