Kerala Tour Packages

Karumadi

Buddhism has left a deep impact in Kerala’s culture which is apparent in several Buddhist monuments and ruins. The village of Karumadi too is mainly famous for the large black granite statue of Lord Buddha. And in spite of its rather humble settings, Karumadi is frequently visited by a large number of visitors.

Located at a distance of 3 km from Alleppey, this Black Granite idol of Lord Buddha is also called the Karumadi Kuttan. It serves as a reminder of Buddhist presence in the region which was at its peak during the 9th to 10th century. A shrine has been built around the statue to preserve it. Broken in half, legend has it that an elephant charged towards the statue, thereby breaking it in half. The Kamapuram temple is located nearby.