[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c16.208 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.208 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c16.208 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c16.208](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16.208) 3. Candagutta.—One of the eight khattiyas sent by Asoka to accompany the Bodhi-tree to Ceylon. He took a prominent part in the celebrations when the Tree left Pāṭaliputta,¹ and later, on his arrival in Ceylon, was appointed by Devānaṃpiyatissa to beat the golden drum at the Bodhi-tree ceremonies. He was given the office of Malayarāja and the Vīrabāhujanapada was bestowed on him for his maintenance.² - [Previous: v1.c16.207](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16.207) - [Next: v1.c16.209](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16.209) - [Up: v1.c16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16.208](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c16.208) · Pramāṇa