Kumarakodi the Landmark of the Legend Kumaransan

Nestled within the estuary of Pallana River, Kumarakodi
is a natural springs that circle around and outside the ring of Harippad town. Traveller while making their way to the site which is located at a distance of around 20 km from Alappuzha must understand that it is the ultimate resting point of the Kumaranasan, who was renowned for its eminent social work, poetry and many other landmarks.

Kumaransan in short was the greatest Malayalam poet and he was renowned for his philosophy rested his soul within the soil of the place and today the site is renowned for being associated with the chronological life of Kumaranasan.

As per the history the Kumaranasan, who was waiting in front of the Ashram for his Guru Narayan to discuss something related with Yogam sensed the urgency of time and left without meeting the Guru. While he was travelling to Alappuzha with the boat name Redimmer in between the journey the boat was strike by accident and the body of an ardent poet and social activist Kumaranasan recovered from the site of Kumarakodi. Since then the place is renowned as the tomb of Kumaransan.

Kumarakodi in general is an important tourist point on the way to national waterway towards Kollam and Kottappuram. Traveller here stands and admires the natural flow of Pallana River which is one of the channels of the holy river Pampa.

On your way to Kumarakodi you will witness the school which is run by the family of Asans to pay tribute to his social thoughts and while circling around the main attraction you will witness is that of the tomb of the Kumaranasan.

The tomb was established by the government of state to mark the presence of testimonies and while travelling here it becomes very important to understand the significance of the place and the story of the Kumaranasan.

Although the phase that led to extinct the origin of Kumaranasan was unfortunate because he was a great human being but it is because of his footprints around the coast of Kumarakodi the people here runs in to understand the facts about his life.

The village and its norms are entirely associated with the path breaking figures and stories of the great poet Kumaranasan and to preserve the same the tomb to honour his guard was structured by the state government which can be considered as the main attraction of the village.

Best Time to Visit

Although you can come here anytime of the year but when it comes to specific mark sure to mark your presence during the months of June to September to witness the best from the pristine and serene hamlet of Kumarakodi.

How to Reach

By air- the nearest airport to Kumarakodi is Cochin international airport and it is located at a distance of around 85 km from the northern side of Alappuzha.

By train- the nearest railway station to Kumarakodi is Alleppey railway station and it is located at a distance of around 24 km from the site.