Jatayupura - World's Largest Bird Sculpture in God's Own Country - Kerala

Jatayupura is the world's largest bird sculpture, situated at Chadayamangalam, Kerala. It's the brainchild of popular film producer Anchal and his team, and it took them 10 years to complete this marvelous bird sculpture. According to the website, "Jatayu Earth's Center is a glorious example of sustainable and eco-friendly tourism in India. The hills, valleys, caves, and vegetation spread across 65 acres remain almost unaffected, even though a crowd-pulling tourist destination has been built right there. Moreover, the Jatayu sculpture stands as a guardian of the hills and rocks by protecting them from mining. Hence, the name Jatayu Earth's Center is most appropriate for this project. The giant concrete statue of Jatayu is built on a mighty rock named Jatayupara (para means rock in Malayalam). The colossal statue is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 70 feet high, making it the largest functional bird sculpture in the world, with an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records." Jatayu is a legendary bird in the epic Ramayana. When Sita was abducted by the evil king Ravan, Jatayu went to help her, but in the process, Jatayu was injured and fell on a rock. The large bird sculpture is dedicated to the empowerment and safety of women. If you are in Kerala, pay a visit to this beautiful, enchanting place.