Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1552
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1552
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Kāradīpa.—An island in the Damiḷa country, near Nāgadīpa. Its original name was Ahidīpa. Akitti took up his residence there and lived on the leaves and fruits of the kāra-tree which grew there. On account of this the island came by its new name.¹