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The giant statue of Jatayu in Chadayamangalam, Kerala, in the South of India, is the largest representation of a bird in the world.

The sculpture measures 200 feet (61 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) wide, 70 feet (21 m) in height and was sculpted by Rajiv Anchal in 2018.

Jatayu is a demigod bird in the Ramayana epic. Ravana is a 10-headed Demon King that kidnaps Sita, Rama’s consort. Jatayu fights Ravana to save Sita but in vain. Before dying, Jatayu has the time to point to Rama where Ravana escaped.

You can visit the statue at the popular Jatayu Earth’s Center Nature Park that comes with the only cable car in Kerala and an adventure park. It promises“Adrenaline-pumping adventure activities like Bouldering, Jumaring, Commando Net, Paintball Battles, Valley Crossing, Archery, Shooting, Log Walk and Side Joola.”

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