Historical Geography of Ancient India c6.150

c6.150

Bhesakaḷāvana.—It was in the neighbourhood of Sumsumāragiri or Sumsumāragira of the Bhargas where the Buddha stayed.¹¹ It was also known as Kesakaḷāvana.¹² It was an important Buddhist retreat and early centre of Buddhist activity in the Vatsa country. This park evidently belonged to Prince Bodhi who became an ardent lay supporter of the Buddha.¹³