Alleppey City Guide
The small village near Ambalapuzha is known for the black granite idol of Lord Buddha known as Karumadikuttan. The idol dates back to 10th century.
Location : Karumadikuttan temple is situated 15 Km from Alleppey, Kerala
Famous for : A 10th Century black idol of lord Buddha
Best time to visit : Alleppey should be visited during September to March.
About the Karumadikuttan Temple
A remanant of Buddhist culture, “Karumadikuttan,” the sitting Buddha statue dating back to 11th century B.C, today exists on the banks of Punnamada lake at the backwaters. This idol is one amongst the different stupas and ramnants of Buddhist heritage in this part of the country. It recalls the glorious past of Buddhism, persistently. A lasting influence of Buddhism is instantly visible in the culture and daily social life of Kerala, even today. Kerala, southern most state of the Indian subcontinent, still preserves its past glory in full ambience.Buddhism came to Kerala in the 3rd century B.C. The “Ay” kings of Kerala patronised Buddhism, even though it did not bloom to its full potential here. Reniassance in the 8th century B.C. saw the decline of Buddhism. However, Buddhism left its mark which can be seen in its influence on the regional language.
Getting There
By Air : Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town, is the nearest airport. Transport to Alleppey from Airport is easy as one can get taxis, buses and KTDC's owned vehicles.
By Rail : Alappuzha railway station is connected to the major cities of Kerala. Internal transport can be done on Taxis, Auto- rickshaws, and Rickshaws.
By Road : Alappuzha is at well connected to the major cities of Kerala via road network. Some major cities distances are: Cochin- 56 Km,Calicut- 244 Km, Trivandrum- 160 Km, Kollam- 89 Km.
Accommodations
Alappuzha is a popular destination in Kerala and therefore has no dearth of good stay options.
