Jadayu Rock

                                                                              Chadayamangalam" or "Jadayumangalam" is historically an important place.  It's a beautiful village lying   between Kilimanoor and Kottarakara, 14km away from   Kilimanoor and 21km from Kottarakara. It is situated   on the South East side of  Kottarakkara Taluk and this place is enriched with huge Black Rocks which attracts and fascinates everyone who looks upon them. 

Neighbouring village is Ayoor which is 3 km   from Chadayamangalam Junction. This is  one    among  the  large block in the district with an area   of 249.03 sq.kms. Paddy, Coconut, Rubber, Tapioca, Pepper, Cashew   Nut, Banana, Areca Nuts etc. are  the major crops   under cultivation in the block. Two industrial estate   and five industrial co-operative Institutions are   functioning here. Population is of 22,213. Panchayat   includes Chithra, Chadayamangalam, Kadakkal,    Ittiva, Velinalloor, Elamadu & Nilamel.            

Jatayu is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda who   has the form of a vulture. When Ravana was on his way to Lanka on his flying chariot after abducting Sita,   he encountered Jatayu. This noble souled bird could not bear to hear poor Sita's cry for help and got into a   fight with the mighty Ravana. Ravana cut off Jatayu's wings and he collapsed. Jadayu Para is well known   as a tourist destination and a place of pilgrimage. Right on top the rock the building of a huge functional   sculpture of the Great Bird Jatayu is under way. An 18ft high Statue of Lord Shri Rama Chandra is been   constructed at the top of Jadayu Mountain.

Location: Only 30km from Kollam town.