Kerala CM invites tourists to world's largest Jatayu sculpture after Ramayana film release

The Jatayu Earth's Centre in Kollam features a 200-foot-long, 70-foot-tall sculpture and includes adventure activities and a museum.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 10:02 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan invited tourists to visit the Jatayu sculpture after the release of the Ramayana film.
2The Jatayu sculpture is located at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district.
3The sculpture is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 70 feet tall.
4The Jatayu Earth's Centre includes a rock-themed nature park, audio-visual museum, 6D theatre, and adventure activities like ziplining and rock climbing.
5Standard entry tickets range from ₹250 to ₹400, and Swiss cable car rides cost between ₹550 and ₹650 per person.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has invited tourists to visit the world's largest Jatayu sculpture in Kollam district after the release of the Ramayana film starring Ranbir Kapoor.

The sculpture, located at Chadayamangalam on a hill named 'Jatayu paara', was created by filmmaker and sculptor Rajiv Anchal and his team. Ramayana, the Hindi-language film starring Ranbir Kapoor, was released on 5 November.

The Jatayu Earth's Centre, a public-private partnership initiative developed under a build-operate-transfer model, includes a rock-themed nature park, an audio-visual museum, and a 6D theatre. Adventure activities such as ziplining and rock climbing are also available on-site. The sculpture is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 70 feet tall.

The Jatayu Earth's Centre is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm and is located approximately 38 km from Kollam city and 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Standard entry tickets range from ₹250 to ₹400, while Swiss cable car rides cost between ₹550 and ₹650 per person.

The site also features a historic temple with footprints believed to belong to Lord Ram. The Jatayu sculpture symbolises women's safety and honour.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're visiting Kerala, consider visiting the Jatayu Earth's Centre in Kollam. Entry tickets start at ₹250, and adventure activities like ziplining are available on-site. The site also includes a Lord Rama temple with footprints believed to belong to the deity.

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