Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.3058
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.3058
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Kesadhātuvamsa.—A book containing the history of the Buddha’s Hair Relic. The Relic was brought to Ceylon from India by Silākāla in the reign of Moggallāna I. The king placed it in a crystal casket in a beautiful building with a picture of Dīpaṅkara’s city (?) and established a festival in its honour. Silākāla was appointed custodian of the Relic.¹