Karumadikkuttan is the nickname of a Buddha statue found in Karumady near Alappuzha, Kerala, India.The name literally means boy from Karumady. This 3 feet tall, black granite statue, believed to be old as 9th to 14th century, was abandoned for centuries in a nearby
stream named “Karumady thodu”. Later in 1930s, Sir Robert Bristow, a colonial British engineer found the statue,and did appropriate actions to protect it. Currently the statue is under the protection of Kerala state government. The left side of the statue is missing.
The statue is a subject of historical debate as the reason for its partial destruction is still elusive.
Dalai Lama has visited Karumadi in 1965.
As per travancore state manual the idol of Karumadikkuttan is of Jain Theerthankara. The style of idol is of Jain idol style. A renowned Buddhist pilgrim centre, wherein lies a special Buddha statue that dates back to the 11th century. Made of solid black granite,
the entire site is today under the protection of Kerala Archaeology Department. People from across the nation and abroad come here to pay homage and seek blessings, as stories about its wonderful healing properties have spread far and wide.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Ambalapuzha, about 4 km; Alappuzha, about 17 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 101 km
