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Jatayu world's largest bird sculpture & Earth's Center

World’s Largest Bird Sculpture

Jatayu Sculpture is the World’s Largest Bird Sculpture

The Jatayu sculpture took 10 years to be completed & opened to visitors on 5th December 2017

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Adventure Tourism

The Jatayu Earth's Center is not just a sculpture but also a tourist attraction.

The Jatayu sculpture is 75 feet tall, 200 feet long, and 150 feet wide

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The Jatayu statue in India stands at an altitude of 1000 feet

Located In at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala.

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Artistic Details:

The Jatayu Earth's Center is not just a sculpture but also a tourist attraction.The sculpture is intricately designed and crafted with attention to detail. It features a lifelike representation of the fallen Jatayu, complete with feathers and other anatomical features.

The site holds cultural and spiritual significance for many people in India due to its connection to the Ramayana epic. It's considered a symbol of valor and sacrifice.

Cultural and Spiritual Significance

Cable Car Ride

A cable car ride takes visitors to the top where the Jatayu sculpture is located, you also have the choice of walking up 826 steps to reach the top

Mythological Significance: 

The sculpture is dedicated to Jatayu, a mythical vulture-like bird from the Indian epic Ramayana. According to the legend, Jatayu tried to rescue Lord Rama's wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana but was mortally wounded in the process.

Conservation Efforts

The Jatayu Earth's Center is also involved in various conservation initiatives, including preserving the natural beauty of the surrounding hills and promoting eco-friendly tourism.

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Visiting Hours

Jatayu earth centre ticket price will be ₹400, which covers ₹250 for cable car ride service and ₹150 for admission.

7:30 am to 5:00 pm

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Sculpture is dedicated to Jatayu

The sculpture is dedicated to Jatayu, a mythical vulture-like bird from the Indian epic Ramayana.

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