釋迦方志 2.45

2.45

The kingdom of Koṅgoda (Eastern India) is over 1,000 li in circuit. The capital is over 20 li in circuit, bordering the sea. The land is hot and damp. It abounds in rare treasures, conches, pearls, large dark elephants, and the like. The people believe in non-Buddhist ways; there are a hundred deva temples and over 10,000 tīrthikas. Within the territory are several tens of small towns, situated near the mountains and the sea. Going about 1,500 li southwest through a great wilderness forest, one reaches [the following kingdom].