1. Where is jatayu rock situated?
   Jatayu rock is situated in Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala.
2. How did that rock get that name?
   The place where Lord Rama found the dying Jatayu was named Jatayumangalam (now known as Chadayamangalam) and is in the Kollam district of Kerala. A huge rock in this place is named after Jatayu as Jatayupara and is a place of attraction for tourists.
3. Who was Jatayu?
   In Indian mythology, the bird Jataayu is most famously portrayed in the Hindu epic Ramayana.Jataayu tries to stop the evil king Ravana from abducting the hero’s wife, but the old and frail bird is no match for Ravana. Jataayu valiantly fights on nonetheless, and in the process earns himself a place in the hearts of readers of Indian folklore for generations.
4. Which is the sculpture that is constructing in Chadayamangalam?
   The huge sculpture of jatayu (A mythical bird in the Hindu epic Ramayana.) is constructed here.
5. Who is the sculptor?
   Rajiv Anchal, well-known film director in Kerala. His Malayalam film "Guru" got the official Indian entry at the Oscars in 1997. He was born at Anchal in Kollam district is the sculptor
6. Who is taking initiative to construct jatayu sculpture?
   The Eco-tourism wing of the Kerala State Government’s Tourism Development is taking initiative to construct jatayu sculpture.
7. What are the facilities arranged here?
   The Eco-tourism wing of the State Government’s Tourism Development has adopted the sixty acres atop The “Jatayu Rock” for developing the area as a tourist attraction. The development project will in no way mar the natural beauty of the rock and whatever is going to be built will be in harmony with the surroundings. The facilities would help the visitors to enjoy the caves and creeks of the rocky environment. There would be a winding foot path leading up to the top stretching to several kilometers. The path will be lit and there will be places for rest, kiosks for tea, coffee and snacks etc. A few honey-moon cottages are also being planned. Right on top the rock the building of a huge functional sculpture of the Great Bird Jatayu is under way.
8. How to reach Jatayupara?
   Jatayupara is in Chadayamangalam Gramapanchayath in Kollam district. It falls on the State Highway between Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam Main Central Road. It is about 30 km from Kollam, 55 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 260 km from Madurai.
9. When the Sculpture will be completed?
   By the end of 2008 the Jatayu Sculpture will be completed.