Jadayu Para is in Kollam District, Kerala. Nearest Airport is Trivandrum. It was our design team outing to there. Something different to my solo trippingggg experience. I will tell you the activities you can do there, but before that I would like to tell you why it is very special for me.
About Jadayu's Story:
Jatayu is an embodiment of valor and chivalry. He saw Ravana adbucting Sita and tried to save her by risking his life. But could not resist against Ravana and fell in earth. It is believed that Jadayu fell on this Rock and later its known as JADAYUPARA. Hence the Jatayu sculpture uprights as a towering tribute to women’s safety and honour. Jatayu also represents a bygone era when humans, animals, birds and other living forms cared for each other and fellow begins and lived peacefully on this Earth. That is really touching story. Isn't it?
About the Sculptor- RAJIV ANCHAL - Film director | Art director | Sculptor
In the words of Mr Rajiv Anchal, this symbolism has great relevance in today’s social scenario since the crime rate against women is on a high. Each guest at Jatayu Earth’s Center is requested to understand and emulate the inner meaning of this inspiring creation.
Jatayu Earth's Center is the masterpiece creation of Rajiv Anchal's ten years of dedication. His vision is an overall development of humanity through the creative artistic excellence. He has been integrating conservation of natural ecosystem in and Earth's Center.
Activities
Beside it is blessed with nature and its beauty, this place is an apt place for adventure trekking, family time, ayurveda treat, and TEAM OUTING. There are mainly 4 hills.
Hill 1:
STATUE OF WOMEN SAFETY AND HONOUR
Giant rock with a height of 1000 feet.World’s largest bird sculpture. The Jatayu sculpture has a length of 200 feet, width of 150 feet and a height of 70 feet.15,000 square feet of utility space inside this functional sculpture.An audio- visual museum is built inside the sculpture which spans over five levels.A multi-dimensional mini theatre is functional inside the wing of sculpture.Cable car facility has been provided to reach the hill top.A Rama Temple and its mythical markings are in a fenced area on the hill top, which is managed by a private trust.A rain water reservoir is made on the hill top with a capacity to hold 1.5 million litres of water.
RAMA TEMPLE
In the great epic Ramayana, Jatayu is characterized as a noble bird of divine origin. One day he happened to hear the plaintive cry of a lady. It was Sitha lamenting for help while she has being abducted to Lanka by the demon king Ravana. Jatayu rushed to her rescue, stopped Ravana’s chariot named Pushpaka Vimana and engaged in a battle with him. Eventually, Ravana took his powerful sword Chandrahasa, cut off the bird’s left wing and went away with Sitha.It is said that the injured Jatayu and his lost wing landed on top of a rock. In time, the rock got the name Jatayupara. This is where the monumental statue of Jatayu is now built.
There is a pond near the rock which is said to be formed by the stroke of Jatayu’s beak. It has water throughout the year and never goes dry. Legend also says that Lord Rama later came to Jatayupara and gave moksha or deliverance to the wounded and dying Jatayu. The good bird told the whole story and Rama got the vital information about his wife Sitha. There is a mark of footprint said to be that of Lord Rama. A temple dedicated to him can be experienced in an adjacent compound.
CABLE CAR RIDE
Cable car ride is another major attraction of this Center. It is a breathtaking experience to journey in a fully glass-covered cabin over the gigantic hills and valleys as each seconds unfolds a fresh panoramic view of the landscape in all its beauty and splendor.
The statue-of- the art cable cars and its mechanism are imported from Switzerland in association with USHA BRECO Ltd. the leading ropeways in India. Currently there are 16 cars, capable of carrying 8 passengers in each car which travels a distance of 750 meters to an altitude of 1000 feet.
Hill 2 :
Adventure Trekking:
Jatayu Adventure Center incorporates international standards of safety.Number of adventurists in a group can range from 10 to 100.A distinctive feature is the integrated paint ball station which is spread across the large natural terrain.An hour long trekking through the safe private forest.An audio- visual museum is built inside the sculpture which spans over five levels. Ideal for corporate team- building programs with activities such as: Rappelling, Jummering, Bouldering, Valley Crossing, Chimney Climbing, vertical Ladder, Archery, Zip-line, Commando Net, Rifle Shooting, Log Walking and much more. This is were we spend the day with team and had a lite lunch in between.
Hill 3
250 metre long Zip-line zone. Sky Cycling. Campfire Moon light dinner for family with live music. Live kitchen, Live music. Opportunity to be a part of forestation.
Hill 4
Traditional Siddha rejuvenation in natural caves with accommodation facilities. Herbal garden with wide variety of plants.Ten-day long Siddha rejuvenation package. Heli-taxi service available.An audio- visual museum is built inside the sculpture which spans over five levels. Opportunity to be part of preservation and protection of natural ecosystem.
They are not done yet. Still work in progress and let's see what more they gonna bring. If you plan for kerala and you are an adventure lover please visit this place atleast once.
Usually all our team outing used to be go to some resort food, alcohol, pool and chill. But this time our manager suggested to do some activity, be adventure than sit back. It was tough in the beginning, wake up by 4 am and then travel for 5 hrs to reach there (We went from kochi). But once it started we were so lost in the thrill.
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