awed-frog:nevver: Big Bird This is in Kerala, and was inspired by the ancient epic Ramayana: In
awed-frog: nevver: Big Bird This is in Kerala, and was inspired by the ancient epic Ramayana: In the [poem], the mythical bird Jatayu witnessed Sita being kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. When Jatayu tried to stop Ravana, the demon king used Chandrahasa, a weapon he got from the gods, to chop off one of its wings. It is believed that the bird fell on a rock and was alive to narrate the story to Lord Rama who later gave moksha [enlightenment] to the dying bird. Projected as a symbol of women’s safety and honour, there lies the Jatayu that tries to get up after the fall, with one wing broken and claws curled up in pain, yet putting up a brave face… a face that evokes respect and compassion. “Jatayu symbolises an era when humans and other living beings cared for each other,” says sculptor Rajiv Anchal who is also a film director and art director. Why isn’t this another Wonder of the World -- source link
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