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Jadayu facts
Local legend links the rock with the great Indian Epic
Ramayana. The place where Lord Rama found the dying Jatayu was named as
Jatayumangalam, now known as Chadayamangalam, is in the Kollam district
of Kerala. A huge rock in this place is named after Jatayu as Jatayupara
and is a place of attraction for tourists. The news that the biggest
functional sculpture is being built on The Jatayu Rock is slowly
spreading. It would be useful to tourists if this site is included in
the National Tourism Map as it is situated close to MC Road which is the
route for lots of Ayyappa Pilgrims who travel via Trivandrum and
Kanyakumari.
For the spiritual tourists from other states of India
Jatayu Rock can doubtlessly turn into a great attraction. It would be
especially attractive to North Indian Pilgrims who are largely Ram
devotees. It is a part of the legend that the rock suffered a cut from
Jatayu’s beak as the Great Bird fell. Where the beak eventually pierced
the rock turned into a pond. This pond never dries, even in mid summer.
There are markings closely believed to be the foot points of Sri Rama.
These sights greatly attract spiritual tourists. Jatayupara is
definitely an attractive option for those who love adventure. In fact,
the local administration is keen on converting and promoting the area as
a major tourist centre.
Jadayu - From the myth
Jatayu is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda. A demi-god who has the form of a Vulture, he tries to rescue Sita from Ravana when Ravana abducted Sita and carried her to his country Sri Lanka on the famed aircraft Pushpaka. Jatayu, the Great Bird, attacked him mid air and an intense fight ensued at the end of which Ravana managed to cut off Jatayu’s wings. Jatayu is supposed to have fallen on top of this rock. The wounded bird lay there till Sri Rama visited this rock, looking for his wife. Jatayu told Rama what had happened and where Sita had gone. After giving this vital information to Rama, the bird attained liberation. Local people have established a Rama temple in commemoration of this legend.
Jatayu is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda. A demi-god who has the form of a Vulture, he tries to rescue Sita from Ravana when Ravana abducted Sita and carried her to his country Sri Lanka on the famed aircraft Pushpaka. Jatayu, the Great Bird, attacked him mid air and an intense fight ensued at the end of which Ravana managed to cut off Jatayu’s wings. Jatayu is supposed to have fallen on top of this rock. The wounded bird lay there till Sri Rama visited this rock, looking for his wife. Jatayu told Rama what had happened and where Sita had gone. After giving this vital information to Rama, the bird attained liberation. Local people have established a Rama temple in commemoration of this legend.
The story goes that when Jatayu fell, his
beak hit the rock, forming a crater from which water sprang. Jatayupara
is believed to be the place where Lord Rama first learnt about Sita's
whereabouts and Lakshmana found some of her jewels. It is also said that
Rama fed the injured Jatayu with the water from this same pond before
the bird could narrate the happenings. This pond never dries, even in
mid summer. There are certain markings close by believed to be the foot
points of Sri Rama.
Proposed Jatayu sculpture – Exterior and interior
The facilities would help the visitors to enjoy the caves and creeks of the rocky environment. There would be a winding foot-path leading up to the top stretching to several kilometers. The path will be lit and there will be places for rest and kiosks for tea, coffee, snacks etc. A few honey-moon cottages are also being planned.
The facilities would help the visitors to enjoy the caves and creeks of the rocky environment. There would be a winding foot-path leading up to the top stretching to several kilometers. The path will be lit and there will be places for rest and kiosks for tea, coffee, snacks etc. A few honey-moon cottages are also being planned.
Right on top of the rock, the building of a huge functional sculpture of the Great Bird Jatayu is under way. It is 60 ft tall, 150 ft broad and 200 ft long. This will have three storeys and would among other attractions, house a museum and mini film theatre. The form of the Bird would be lying on its back with a broken wing, raising its head. The visitors who enter the sculpture can literally have a Bird’s Eye View as Jatayu’s eyes are planned to be round windows opening out to the world. Once finished, Jatayu sculpture would be the biggest functional sculpture in the Asian continent. It can be termed as the tallest sculpture as well
Proposed Jatayu sculpture physical characteristics
Jatayu Para, a huge rock is in Kollam district. This huge rock is in the Chadayamangalam village on the M.C. Road. The name comes from the epic, Ramayana. It is believed that Jatayu, the giant bird in the epic fell here after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking Sita away. Noted sculptor and film maker Rajiv Anchal has designed the sculpture and expert structural engineers and architects are involved in its making. As the work is done at a height of 1000 ft a rope way has been built for transportation of materials.
Facilities provided
The Eco-tourism wing of the State Government’s
Tourism Development has adopted the sixty acres a top The “Jatayu Rock”
for developing the area as a tourist attraction. The development
project will in no way mar the natural beauty of the rock and whatever
is going to be built will be in harmony with the surroundings. The
facilities would help the visitors to enjoy the caves and creeks of the
rocky environment. There would be a winding foot path leading up to
the top stretching to several kilometers. The path will be lit and
there will be places for rest, kiosk for tea, coffee and snacks etc. A
few honey-moon cottages are also being planned. Right on top the rock
the building of a huge functional sculpture of the Great Bird Jatayu is
under way. It is 60 ft tall, 150 ft broad and 200 ft long. This will
have three storeys and would among other attractions, house a museum
and mini film theatre. The form of the Bird would be lying on its back
with a broken wing, raising its head. The visitors who enter the
sculpture can literally have a Bird’s Eye View as the Jatayu’s eyes are
planned to be round windows opening to the world. Once finished,
Jatayu sculpture would be the biggest functional sculpture in the Asian
continent. It can be termed as the tallest sculpture as well.
