Kuruma
Kuruma is a small village in the Konark region of India. Kuruma: A Buddhist Monastery. Its other names are Yama Dharma or Jama Dharma.
Understand edit
Kuruma is 7.5 kilometers from the world famous Sun temple at Konark. Excavations here have brought to light the reminiscence of some ancient antiquities like the image of Buddha seated in Bhumisparsa Mudra along with the image of Heruka and a 17 metres long brick wall (brick size 22 cm x 17 cm). Scholars are of opinion that this was one of the sites containing Buddhist stupas described by Hiuen T'Sang.
Parswa Devata (God) in the Oriya language is "Jamantaka" & "Abalotikeswar" & "Baman" is called Three Devata (Three Bikdam). This place was surveyed by the Archeological Department in 1971 and there is a big pond known as Jamadharma Pond (the local language is Pokhari).
The village of Kuruma has been inhabited by the Bhuyan family for a long time.
Get in edit
- Kuruma Village is on the left side of the Konark-Kakatpur road and is about 7 km from Konark, from Balidokan Chhak and is 2.5 km from the chhak
- It is approachable by jeep, motorcycle and private bus from Konark.
- Kuruma is a Block of Kakatpur and Panchayat of Kurujanga
- Kuruma is known as Japanese language
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See edit
This is a Buddhist monastery having twelve cells and the open courtyard at the centre. The monastery was founded by Mr Brajabandhu Das (a teacher of local school).
- Jamadharma Temple & Buddhist Statue & Jamadharma Pond. Elevation: 25 ft. Constructed in 9th-10th centuries AD (Soma Banshi Rule). Constructed of bricks (0.36 x 0.24 x 0.08 m), which are made of khandolite stone. Dimensions: 29.0 m long x 29.0 m wide x 2.1 m high with twelve blocks.
Do edit
- Buddha Purnima Mahostava (it may be every May 21 & 22)
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- Artwork
- Photo of temples
- Sea shells
Eat edit
There are no restaurants
Drink edit
Drink only coconut water for safety.
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There are no hotels. There is a school named Jamadharma School (for group stays at night only).
And single or two visitors can contact the Bhuyan family for other accommodation.