Nov 2, 2008

Kumbhakarna theme park

We used to see this unique creation while under construction on the way to Kurnool. It was located near Penukonda, between three hills, besides NH7 about 5 km from Penukonda towards Anantapur. We stopped out of curiosity and were amazed at the sights we saw.

This is an attempt to create the scene from the mythological story Ramayana; the awakening of Kumbhakarna, the brother of the powerful demon king Ravana. According to the story, he was huge and was cursed to fall asleep immediately after a meal. Demon soldiers are trying to from his deep slumber using all possible ways… drumming into his ears, elephant prodding his head, pulling hair, poking with spears, tickling his sole, pulling hair, trying to get the aroma of food into his nose… The imagination is just too good.
We learnt from one of the workers that this is would be a restaurant under Andhra tourism department’s management.
This was the only visit to the place. Hope to see the restaurant some day.
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2 comments:

gayathri said...

i expected it as jst a sculpture not a restaurant might b it is reallyyy amazing !!!!!!!!

siddeshwar said...

Pardon me for not responding earlier. Truly this theme is a nice way of educating people, especially the youngsters.