Chadayamangalam
Hill Station
Chadayamangalam
Chadayamangalam is a village in the Kollam district of Kerala, situated along the Ithikkara River and the main MC road. It acts as the center for the local block panchayat and assembly constituency. The village is about 37.5 km from Kollam city and 43 km from Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Historically, the area connects to the ancient Ay dynasty and Pandya rulers, evidenced by nearby 8th-9th century rock-cut temples reflecting Pandyan/Ay architectural styles.
Chadayamangalam is well-known for the Jatayu Earth’s Center, a major tourism spot featuring the world’s largest bird sculpture, depicting Jatayu, the mythical vulture from the Ramayana epic, who is said to have fallen in this area after trying to rescue Sita from Ravana. The village has diverse religious communities and celebrates festivals like those at the Kunjayyappa temple. Agriculture here includes paddy, coconut, rubber, and spices.
The natural landscape includes several small mountains around the area, enhancing its scenic beauty and cultural significance. The Jatayu Adventure Center near Chadayamangalam also offers adventure tourism and cultural experiences, making it an important local attraction. The village is well connected by road and is close to rail and air transport facilities in the region.
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