Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.3269

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In the Northern books⁷ Koṇāgamana is called Kaṇakamuni, Koṇākamuni, and Kaṇakaparvata. A Thūpa, erected on the spot where Koṇāgamana was born, is thought to have existed down to the time of Asoka, who rebuilt it to double its original size and worshipped it in his twentieth year.⁸ Hiouen Thsang⁹ says he saw thūpas at Koṇāgamana’s birthplace and also at the spot where he met his father after the Enlightenment. Fa Hien¹⁰ saw thūpas at the latter place and also at the place of the Buddha’s death.