Kuruma

Kurumais famous for the excavated site of Buddha Vihar. It is a small village known as Jama –Dharma situated at a distance of 8 kms fromKonark. The village has come to prominence due to discovery of Archaeological remains like the image of Lord Buddha seated in BhumiSparsa Mudra along the image of Heruka (a Buddhist deitya). There is a brick wall measuring 17 mtrs. In length which consists of layers of ancient bricks. The place is also important feeding ground for historical research purpose.