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{{short description|Park in Kerala, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox park
| name = Jatayu Nature Park, Kollam
| alt_name = '''Jatayu Park'''
| image = Jatayu Earth Centre.jpg
| photo_width =
| photo_alt =
| photo_caption =
| map = India Kerala
| map_width =
| map_caption = Location of Jatayu Nature Park
| type = [[Park|Adventure Park]]
| location = [[Chadayamangalam]], [[Kollam district|Kollam]], [[India]]
| nearest_city = [[Kollam|Kollam(Quilon)]] ''{{convert|38|km|abbr=on}}''
| coords = {{coord|8.865888|N|76.867306|E|region:India|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| area = {{convert|65|acre|2}}
| opening = Phase-I<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.voyagersworld.in/article/kerala%E2%80%99s-first-bot-model-ecotourism-project-now-open-public |title=Kerala’s First BOT Model Ecotourism Project, is Now Open for Public |publisher=Voyagers World |access-date=6 December 2017}}</ref> '''{{Start date|df=yes|2017|12|05}}''' Phase-II<ref name= quint>{{cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/hotwire-text/kerala-tourism-to-unveil-world-s-largest-bird-sculpture |title=Kerala tourism to unveil world's largest bird sculpture |publisher=The Quint |date=23 May 2018 |access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref> '''{{start date|df=yes|2018|08|17}}'''
| designer = [[Rajiv Anchal]]
| operator = Jatayupara Tourism Pvt Limited
| visitation =
| budget = {{INRConvert|100|c}}
| open =
| status = Open all year
| publictransit = [[Chadayamangalam|C'mangalam]] {{rint|bus}} - 1.5 km, [[Kottarakkara]] {{rint|bus}} - 21.8 km, {{rws|Paravur}} {{rint|rail}} - 27  km, {{rws|Kottarakara}} {{rint|rail}} - 20.5 km, [[Kollam Port|Kollam]] {{rint|ferry}} - 36 km, [[Trivandrum International Airport|Trivandrum]] {{rint|air}} - 52.3 km
| free_label =
| free_data =
| website = {{URL|http://www.jatayuearthscenter.in/|Jatayu Earth’s Center}}
}}
<onlyinclude>
'''Jatayu Earth Center''', also known as '''Jatayu Nature Park''' or '''Jatayu Rock''', is a [[park]] and tourism centre at [[Chadayamangalam]] in [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]]. It stands at an altitude of 350m (1200ft) above the mean sea level.

Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture, which is of [[Jatayu]].<ref name= quint/>

The sulpture measures ({{convert|200|ft}} long, {{convert|150|ft}} wide, {{convert|70|ft}} in height and occupies {{convert|15000|sqft}} of floor area). It was sculpted by [[Rajiv Anchal]]. <ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://jatayuearthscenter.in/ |title=Jatayu Earth's Center Website |access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/india/kerala-park-to-welcome-visitors-in-jan |title=Kerala park to welcome visitors in Jan - Khaleej Times |access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref>

This rock-theme nature park was the first [[Public–private partnership]] tourism initiative in the state of [[Kerala]] under the [[Build–operate–transfer|BOT model]]. The park is about {{convert|38|km|abbr=on}} away from the city of [[Kollam]] and {{convert|46|km|abbr=on}} away from the state capital, [[Thiruvananthapuram]].

After completion, it opened to visitors on 17 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/adventure-rock-hill-open-for-visitors/articleshow/61937068.cms |title=Adventure Rock Hill open for visitors |work=The Times of India|access-date=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/destinations/kerala-adventure-rock-hill/ |title=Enjoy a day of adventure at Jatayu Earth's Center |publisher=Outlook Traveller |access-date=7 December 2017}}</ref></onlyinclude>

==Origins==
[[File:Ravi Varma-Ravana Sita Jathayu.jpg|thumb|150px|Ravana cuts Jatayu's wings, by [[Raja Ravi Varma]]|alt=]]The park located near the town of [[Chadayamangalam]] (Jatayumangalam), which was named for [[Jatayu]]. Jatayu was a demi-god in [[Ramayana]] (a Hindu epic) who had the form of a vulture.

According to the epic, [[Ravana]] was attempting to abduct [[Sita]] to [[Lanka]] when Jatayu tried to rescue her. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana, but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon defeated him, clipping his wings, and Jayatu fell onto the rocks in Chadayamangalam. [[Rama]] and [[Lakshmana]] while on the search for Sita, chanced upon the stricken and dying Jatayu, who informed them of the battle with Ravana and told them that Ravana had headed South.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/jatayupara-chadayamangalam/262 |title=Jatayuara at Chadayamangalam - Kerala Tourism |access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lepakshitemple.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=27 |title=Lepakshi Temple - Lepakshi :: The Treasure House of Art and Sculpture |access-date=1 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328103155/http://www.lepakshitemple.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=27 |archive-date=28 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==The park==

=== The Statue ===

The statue is a representation of a legend, and symbolizes the protection of women, and their honour and safety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jatayuearthscenter.com/jadayu.html|title=Welcome to Jatayu Earth's Center|website=www.jatayuearthscenter.com}}</ref> It was designed and sculpted by [[Rajiv Anchal]], <ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/>

===Dimensions===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Feature
!Measure (metric)
|-
|Height
|21 m
|-
|Floor area
|1,400 m2
|-
|Length
|61 m
|-
|Breadth
|46 m
|-
|Number of feathers
|52
|-2000

|Head thickness from ear to ear
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|Height of head
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|Distance from eye to eye
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|Total weight of statue
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|-
|Length of each talon
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|Length of beak
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|-
|Height of beak
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|-
|Width of beak
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|-
|Height of eye
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|}

===Jatayu Museum===
The statue houses the construction of the Jatayu museum.

=== Adventure Park ===
The Park, on Adventure rock hill, opened on 5 December 2017.

===Cave Resort===
Jatayu is said to have taken refuge in a cave after his battle with Ravana. An Ayurvedic and Siddha cave resort is under construction and will offer ayurvedic healing paired with tales of Jatayu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/jatayu-park-to-be-opened-for-public-in-january/article7932005.ece|title=Jatayu park to be opened for public in January - The Hindu|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Phase-I-of-States-First-PPP-Tourism-Project-to-be-Thrown-Open-in-Jan/2015/11/29/article3151922.ece|title=Phase I of State's First PPP Tourism Project to be Thrown Open in Jan - TNIE|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/jatayu-nature-park-a-new-tourist-destination-of-kerala/1/548568.html|title=Jatayu nature park: A new tourist destination of Kerala|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref>

=== Dedication ===
The park opened to visitors on 4 July 2018 and was soft-inaugurated by [[Pinarayi Vijayan]], [[Chief Minister of Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rock-theme-park-tobe-opened-on-july-4/article23963484.ece|title=Rock theme park to be opened on 4 July|date=23 May 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/230518/jatayu-centre-to-open-on-july-4.html|title=Jatayu Centre to open on 4 July|date=23 May 2018|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref> The park's first phase was worth {{INRConvert|100|c}} and included the adventure zone having {{convert|3|km|abbr=on}} radius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/adventure-zone-at-jatayu-park/article7931967.ece|title=Adventure zone at Jatayu park - The Hindu|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/keralas-rocktheme-jatayu-park-getting-ready-to-woo-visitors/article7930125.ece|title=Kerala’s rock-theme Jatayu Park getting ready to woo visitors|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref> On 29 November 2015, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce's Director of stakeholder relations, Majid Al Marri visited the under construction Jatayu Nature Park along with the then [[List of chief ministers of Kerala|Chief Minister of Kerala]], Mr. [[Oommen Chandy]].

== Access and attributes ==

=== Location and access ===
The park is located on a hill-top in [[Kollam district]] in [[Kerala]]. No special transportation is required to get in to the park, however visitors required to use a cable car to reach the top of the park. Visitors intending to enter the park must obtain a paid ticket. Tourists may only bring cameras, and no bags are allowed. Lockers are provided for other items and there will be a security screening process before entering the top.

=== Inscriptions and plaques ===
A plaque outside the museum pays tribute to the fallen Jatayu, in a poem translated by [[K. Jayakumar]], was dedicated by [[Pinarayi Vijayan]], the Chief minister of Kerala.[[File:Jatayu-Earth-Center-Plaque.jpg|alt=The plaque at Jatayu Nature Park, dedicated by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan|The plaque at Jatayu Nature Park, dedicated by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan|thumb]]
<blockquote><poem>
"Stand atop this hill for a while in contemplation
Here is where Jatayu fell
Trying to block with his talons and beak
The alien gnome who seized in deceit
The priceless pearl of a daughter..."
</poem></blockquote>

==Gallery==
{{wide image|Jatayu Para, Kerala, Dec 2013.jpg|1000px|Panoramic view of Jatayu Nature Park under construction at [[Chadayamangalam]] in [[Kollam district]]}}

==References==
{{Portal|India}}
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{{Tourism in Kerala}}
{{Kollam}}

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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Adventure parks]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kollam]]
[[Category:2018 sculptures]]
[[Category:2018 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 2018]]
[[Category:Architecture of India]]
[[Category:Museums in Kerala]]
[[Category:Outdoor sculptures in India]]

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