#jatayu

ramnath@nerdpol.ch

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#Kerala has recently unveiled the largest #bird #statue in the #world,

#Jatayu the #Vulture from #Ramayana:
After completion, it became accessible to visitors on 17 August 2018.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatayu_Earth%27s_Center_Nature_Park
The statue is a representation of a legend, and symbolizes the protection of women, and their honour and safety.

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 Jatayu 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.
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