200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet high — built atop the rolling hills of Chadayamangalam! Yes, it doubles as a roof for the Earth Center’s building so you can walk on top of the figure and even climb onto his talons and head!
This massive sculpture was a joint venture between the country’s tourism department and Rajiv Anchal (a film director and sculptor). This massive sculpture is situated in the Kollam district of Kerala, which is 50 kilometre from Trivandrum towards North (Cochin direction).
This dedication to the Hindu epic Ramayana is also a tribute to Women’s Safety and honour. But Anchal believes it’s important to not turn the monument from a cultural one into a religious one.
This masterpiece creation of Mr Rajiv Anchal took 10 years of dedicated work by him and his team of experienced sculptors. This beautiful giant statue of Jatayu is built on a mighty rock named Jatayupara (para means rock in Malayalam).
With its staggering set of measurements, it also features meticulous details including individually decorated and layered feathers. The mind-blowing statue of this eagle has impressive wings that splay onto the ground. Constructed out of compacted concrete (except for the talons, which are stainless steel), Jatayu is an embodiment of valour and chivalry.
In addition to being visually stunning, the sculpture is also an adventure and Nature Park. This adventure eco-park offers activities such as abseiling, zip-lining, rock climbing rappelling, paintball, and rifle shooting. Inside it lies a digital museum, a 6D theatre and one can get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding countryside via an observation deck located inside the animal’s eyes.
