Kollam · Kerala

Chadayamangalam.

History, heritage and the enduring Story of Jatayu — on the hills of southern Kerala.

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01THE PLACE
Kollam District · Kerala

Chadayamangalam,
the land of Jatayu.

Chadayamangalam is a village in Kollam district of Kerala, located along the Ithikkara River and the MC Road, one of the important road corridors connecting the major urban centres of the state.

The village serves as the centre of the Chadayamangalam Block Panchayat, Grama Panchayat and Assembly Constituency, and is home to important public institutions including schools, hospitals and a police station.

The place is also known as Jatayumangalam, reflecting its enduring connection with the Story of Jatayu.

ITHIKKARA RIVERFlowing alongside the village
MC ROADA major Kerala road corridor
JATAYUMANGALAMAnother name associated with the place
LOCAL CENTREBlock & Grama Panchayat centre
02THE STORY
Jatayupara · Chadayamangalam
A story carried through generations

The Story
of Jatayu.

Chadayamangalam is named after Jatayu, the noble bird from the Indian epic Ramayana, who is believed to have valiantly attempted to rescue Sita from Ravana. According to legend, Jatayu was gravely wounded during the battle and fell to the rocks of Chadayamangalam, making this location deeply significant in Indian mythology.

This enduring story has remained deeply connected with the identity of Chadayamangalam. Today, it is brought to life on a monumental scale through the Jatayu sculpture at Jatayu Earth's Center.

The Story of Jatayu is central to the identity of Chadayamangalam and continues to give the place a distinctive position in Indian mythology and Kerala's cultural landscape.

Jatayu sculpture viewed from the front
Jatayu Earth's Center · Chadayamangalam
I · The Abduction

Sita is taken

Ravana carries Sita southward in his aerial chariot.

II · The Cry

Jatayu answers

The aged vulture-king hears her call and rises to stop him.

III · The Battle

Sky against sword

Jatayu fights bravely before being gravely wounded.

IV · The Fall

Jatayupara

Legend holds that he fell upon the rocks of Chadayamangalam.

Jatayu Earth's Center

A landmark
on the hill.

The monumental Jatayu sculpture and surrounding visitor experience have made Jatayupara one of Kerala's most distinctive tourism landmarks.

Official Jatayu Earth's Center ↗
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03EXPLORE
Beyond Jatayupara

See more of
Chadayamangalam.

Follow the history, landscape and local life beyond the main landmark.

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Heritage

Temples, historic landscapes, traditional architecture and stories of the region.

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Nature

Rocky hills, green countryside, viewpoints and waterfalls around the village.

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Adventure

Ropeway, hilltop experiences and outdoor activities at Jatayu Earth's Center.

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Local life

Food, markets, festivals and the everyday character of a Kerala village.

04PLAN YOUR VISIT
Chadayamangalam · Kerala 691534

Come for the story.
Stay for the landscape.

Chadayamangalam lies in Kollam district along the M.C. Road corridor, making it a convenient stop while exploring southern Kerala.

DESTINATIONChadayamangalam, Kollam
Kerala, India
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