ABOUT THE
Attraction
The Chudamani Vihara in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, was once an important Buddhist site. It was constructed in 1006 CE by the Srivijayan king Sri Vijay Soolamanivarman with the patronage of Rajaraja Chola. As many as 350 bronze idols of Lord Buddha from the 11th to 16th century were discovered at this site during excavations made in 1856. It is said that in the 6th century AD, a Buddhist monk named Kasiba Thera renovated the vihara with the help of Naganadu (Nagapattinam) monks.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Uraiyur
Uraiyur is a region that experienced the rise in popularity of Buddhism during the reign of emperor Ashoka, around the 3rd century.
Karumadi Kuttan
Located close to the backwaters of Kerala’s Alappuzha district is the not-so-known Buddhist site of Karumadi Kuttan. This place is home to a unique idol of Lord Buddha made of solid black granite.
Bojjannakonda
At this site you'll find monolithic votive stupas, caves carved from rocks and ancient brick structures.