Jatayu in Ayodhya: a 3.5-Tonne Sculpture in Ram Mandir

The Ram Mandir now features a remarkable 3.5-tonne sculpture of Jatayu in Ayodhya, the mythical eagle from the Ramayana who fought valiantly against Ravana to protect Sita. This impressive sculpture not only adds to the temple’s grandeur but also symbolizes Jatayu’s bravery and sacrifice, capturing the essence of devotion and heroism from the epic.

Location: Jatayu in Ayodhya

Jatayu in Ayodhya A 3.5-tonne statue of the mythical bird Jatayu has been installed atop Kuber Tila in Ayodhya. It took three months to create, including two months of extensive research. Noted artist Ram Sutar sculpted the statue, which stands 20 feet tall and spans 8 feet in length and width.

Jatayu In Ram Mandir

In the Ramayana, Jatayu bird was killed by Ravana while trying to save Goddess Sita. The Aranya Kanda (The Forest Episode) of the Ramayana mentions that Jatayu bird is the “King of Vultures” (Gṛdhrarāja), who heroically attempted to prevent Sita Mata’s abduction by the demon king Ravana. Later, Jatayu narrates the events to Lord Ram, informing him about Sita’s abduction.

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Jatayu Statue Ayodhya

The Jatayu Bird Statue Ayodhya  sits majestically over an 8-foot base on a mound in the Ram temple complex. Anil Ram Sutar, the artist’s son, expressed his happiness, saying, “It is a matter of great happiness that it now finds a place in Ayodhya.”

Kuber Tila Ayodhya

There is a Kuber Tila in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex. This mound, about a hundred feet high, is made of soil and stones and features an old temple dedicated to Kameshwar Mahadev. The temple’s wall is reported to be about two and a half feet wide and 5 feet high. Along with the construction of the Ram temple, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust has also renovated this temple.

It is believed that Kuber ji visited this place and established a Shivling on the Tila. Subsequently, idols of nine deities, including Shri Ganesh, Mata Parvati, Kartikeya, Nandi, and Kuber, were installed.

History

The history of Kuber Tila is ancient. It is said that this mound existed even before the birth of Lord Rama and is mentioned in the epics of Ayodhya. Recently, a statue of Jatayu in Ayodhya  has been installed on Kuber Tila Marg, a 30-foot high statue.