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'''Mango Meadows''' is an [[agricultural theme park]] in [[Kaduthuruthy]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/minimum-area-maximum-plants/article26637218.ece|title=Minimum area, maximum plants|first=U.|last=Hiran|date=March 25, 2019|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/travel/all-about-mango-meadows-worlds-first-agricultural-theme-park-at-kottayam/articleshow/69995764.cms |title=ലോകത്തിലെ ആദ്യ അഗ്രിക്കൾച്ചറൽ വാട്ടർ തീം പാർക്ക് നമ്മുടെ കോട്ടയത്ത് |date=2019-06-29 |website=Malayalam |publisher=The Times of India|first=Malayalam|last=Samayam|location=Kerala, India |language=ml |access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref> With more than 4800 species of plants, including 1900 species of medicinal plants, 700 species of trees, and 900 species of flowering plants, it is one of the most biodiverse places on earth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/kerala/2019/03/21/mango-meadows-limca-book-of-records.html|title=മരം വളരില്ലെന്ന് വിധിച്ച മണ്ണിൽ കാടൊരുക്കി; 'മാംഗോ മെഡോസ്' ലിംഗാ ബുക്ക്സിൽ|website=MMTV}}</ref> Rare species like the Ficus alii tree or [[Ficus maclellandii]], Beggar’s bowl or [[Calabash]], Camphor tree or [[Cinnamomum camphora]], Damas tree or [[Conocarpus lancifolius]], Kattupoovarash or [[Rhododendron arboreum]], Rudraksha or [[Elaeocarpus ganitrus]] are present in the park.

The main attractions in the park are the Eden Garden, Nakshatra Vriksha junction, valentine garden, domestic animal farm, tea garden, telescope tower, Meenoottu palam and vegetable farm. The park also houses the world's tallest [[statue of Parashurama]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marunadanmalayali.com/news/keralam/agricultural-park-in-kaduthuruthy-1984|title=കടുത്തുരുത്തിയിലെ അഗ്രികൾച്ചറൽ തീം പാർക്ക് കാർഷിക ടൂറിസത്തിന് വഴിത്തിരിവാകും; ഏറ്റവും വലിയ പരശുരാമ പ്രതിമ ഉയർന്നു കഴിഞ്ഞു|website=MarunadanMalayali.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/news/kerala/latest-news/394291|title=ആയാംകുടിയില്‍ കൂറ്റന്‍ പരശുരാമപ്രതിമ|website=Deshabhimani}}</ref> measuring about 35 ft, as well as the biggest Bible statue,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.newindianexpress.com/2427030/The-New-Indian-Express-Kottayam/21112019#page/3/2|title=Mammoth Bible sculpture comes up at Kaduthuruthy biodiversity park|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JVilDwAAQBAJ&q=n+k+kurian&pg=PT88 | title=Wow! India: 500 Incredible Records and Fascinating Facts from Around the Country| isbn=9789388322676| last1=India| first1=Hachette| date=2019-08-06}}</ref> with a measurement of 25 ft by 25 ft.

The park is owned by N. K. Kurian,<ref>https://www.garshomonline.com/kurian2017/</ref> a [[Persian Gulf|Gulf]]-returnee.

== History ==
Work on the park began in 2004 and it was opened to the public in December 2016.

== Awards and recognition ==
Mango Meadows has found a place in URF World records<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/mar/21/world-forest-day-kurians-artificial-forest-finds-place-in-book-of-records-1953886.html|title=World Forest Day: Kurian's artificial forest finds place in book of records|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> and Limca Book of Records, for developing the maximum number of plant species in a minimum area of 30 acres. Other awards include UP WORDS Achievers Award 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://financialsamachar.com/nk-kurian-founder-of-mango-meadows-to-be-conferred-with-up-words-achievers-award|title=NK Kurian, founder of Mango Meadows to be conferred with UP WORDS Achievers Award|website=Financial Samachar}}</ref> and 'Ente Samrambham' God's Own Brand and Emerging Entrepreneur Awards 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/jul/13/ente-samrambham-gods-own-brand-award-to-be-presented-today-1842457.html|title='Ente Samrambham' God's Own Brand award to be presented today|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Activities ==

* Pedal boating
* Kutta Vanchi (basket boating)
*Raw boating
*Swimming pool
*Fishing
*Fish feeding
*Cycling
*[[Go-kart]]
*[[Archery]]
*[[Shooting]]
*[[Water wheel]]
*[[Pottery]] making
*[[Shikara]] boating

==Image gallery==
<gallery>
File:Meenoottu-palam-at-mango-meadows.jpg|Fish feeding bridge
File:View-at-mango-meadows.jpg|Evening view
File:Bible-statue-at-mango-meadows-kaduthuruthy.jpg|Bible statue at the park
</gallery>

== References ==

{{reflist}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/jun/05/mango-meadows-a-man-made-paradise-in-kottayam-1986060.html|title=Mango Meadows: A man-made paradise in Kottayam|website=The New Indian Express}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/good-news/2019/jul/02/mango-meadows-worlds-largest-agricultural-theme-park-in-kottayam-107104.html| title=Mango Meadows: World's largest agricultural theme park in Kottayam|website=The New Indian Express}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/mar/21/n-k-kurians-man-made-forest-is-a-treasure-trove-1790126.html|title=N K Kurian's man-made forest is a treasure trove|website=The New Indian Express}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.destination-kerala.com/mango-meadows-unique-man-made-green-paradise|title=Mango Meadows: A Unique Man-Made Green Paradise | Destination Kerala|website=www.destination-kerala.com}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/kaduthuruthi-agricultural-theme-park-spotlight-on-ayamkudi.html|title=Agricultural theme park turns spotlight on Ayamkudi|website=Manorama Online}}
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.garshomonline.com/kurian2017|title=N K Kurian: Garshom International Award winner 2017|website=Garshom}}

[[Category:Amusement parks in Kerala]]
[[Category:Botanical gardens in India]]

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