12 Best Sculptures of Kerala That You Need To Watch Out For

 When the Western world can brag about the David and the Statue of Liberty, India, the home of rich culture and tradition, can brag about some exquisite examples of skilled moulding. For example, the country's historic temple sculptures are recognised for their nuanced sensual perspective and other intricacies. However, in recent years, sculptors, particularly in Kerala, have attempted to give imprint their self and inner ideas in their individual works of art. Their statues have received several accolades for their distinctive topics and fundamental holistic emotions. The following are some of the most magnificent sculptures in Kerala, as well as some additional things to look out for when vacationing in this lovely state.

Yakshi Malampuzha

Malampuzha has long been a popular location for tourists from Kerala and other domestic regions, either on their own or as part of a package tour. So there's a decent chance that this beautiful statue of Yakshi, which was constructed among other buildings in the garden under Kerala's greatest dam, was named one of the most popular statues chiselled out by the famous sculptor of Kerala, Kanayi Kunjiraman. Its perfection and unique pose are indeed thought-provoking.

Shankumugham Jalakanyaka

This is a well-appreciated piece from Kanayi Kunjiraman, with a length of over 35 metres. As the name indicates, Jalakanyaka is a magnificent sculpture of a mermaid on the gentler incline of Kerala's most frequented Shanghumukham Beach. The sites next to them were a favourite place to film several Malayalam movies, owing to their disconcerting beauty.

Mother and child sculpture in Payambalam beach

The statue of mother and child is a magnificent work of realistic sculpture at one of the most famous tourist spots of Kannur in Payyambhalam. Through the statue of Kanayi Kunjiraman, emotions and matrilinear feelings are incredibly beautifully expressed. Besides, several additional sculptures are located in the luxuriant green gardens.

Veli's Conch Sculpture

Conch is yet another unique piece by Kanayi Kunjiramans who may be seen on an obligatory tour of Veli Tourist Village, one of the most visited and popular tourist spots of Trivandrum on your trip to Kerala. This distinctive sculpture is shown plunging into an uneven deep green watershed that is artificially constructed. Only an affordable price would be required to be paid for the tickets for entering this recreational space of this Tourist village.

Sculpture of a Jatayu Bird

Erected in concrete on a mountaintop more than 1200 feet above the earth, it may come as an astonishment to learn that this vivid monument of a historical person, that was carved over a ten-year period by a single individual, Rajiv Anchal. The massive structure is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet tall. This amazing artwork is now the biggest bird sculpture in the world. It is located in the Kollam district's Chadayamangalam.

Kuruvan and Kurathik of Ramakkalmaedu

This sculpture provides a reference point for the developing travel destination of Ramakkalmaedu in the Idukki district. The popular landmark stands at a whopping height of 3500 feet above sea level. Interestingly, there are two distinct hillocks in this area known as 'Kuravanum Kurathimala.' Nevertheless, sculptor C.B Jinan sculpted out the appealing monument of the same name, which was unveiled to the public in 2005. Furthermore, two historical figures that were crucial for the Idukki Dam were depicted on this hilltop.

Heart Statue at Pariyaram

With a height of 32 feet, this unique structure in the shape of a heart is erected inside the premises of Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur. In fact, with such an amazing height, it is one of the tallest heart statues in the entire world. It was carved out by Ravindran Mudavan Valappil with the intention to create awareness about the seriousness of providing proper care to the heart.

Mermaid Statue at Kollam Beach

Another mermaid monument, this time in a sitting position, may be found at this popular beach close to the main city of Kollam. They are considered to be Kerala's tallest mermaid sculptures. Surprisingly, they are one of the tallest mermaid statues in the entire country. Artists Shantanu and Vijayan.V.Chavara sculpted the 35-foot-tall statue of a sad-looking mermaid. The circumstance was related to an old myth of a mermaid who fell in love with a sailor who lived on the land. Unfortunately, she had to pay the price for such an unnatural deed, since she had been cursed and had turned into a stone as a result of her interaction with terrestrial creatures like him.

Hanuman statue of Ezhimala

On the summit of a hill named Anjaneya Giri on the borders of Ezhimala in Kannur district may be seen the largest Hanuman statue ever erected at Kerala. It is quite surprising to accept that an amateur artist KKR Vengara fashioned the 41 feet high statue. On top of the hill, where you can see the nearby beach from a bird's eye, there is the sculpture of the goddess.

Sculpture of Bhoomidevi in Thiruvanathapuram

This fascinating Bhoomidevi sculpture is the only one of its sort and has its own relevance. The lawn of the Trivandrum Botanic Garden and Research Institute is artistically located quite close to each other. While you visit the Jawaharlal Nehru tropical botanical garden you may view the thought-provoking black statue.

Giant Fish in Malampuzha

Sculpted in the shape of round shaped fish, is actually an aquarium where people could visit and watch a wide range of vibrant fishes in close quarters. Visitors would be required to enter the aquarium through the mouth of this concrete fish. Apart from this, the Fisheries Department also operates a fish culture in the reservoir. You could spot them, while you stroll up to the famous ropeway of Malampuzha. The aquarium is maintained by the Fisheries Department of Kerala.

Sculpture of a lady in Pazhassi Dam

The immense talent for chiselling such a beautiful work of art is of Kanayi Kunhiraman. The statue is situated in a garden on a noticeable portion of Pazhassi Dam in Kannur. The sitting pose sculpture of the lady is black in colour.