Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.319

v1.c23.319

Dāṭhādhātughara.—A building in Anurādhapura, in which was deposited the Tooth Relic after its arrival in Ceylon, in the reign of Sirimeghavaṇṇa. The building was evidently attached to the palace “in royal territory,” and was originally erected by Devānaṃpiyatissa, its name then being Dhammacakka.¹ Dhātusena restored it,² while Aggabodhi I. beautified it with various decorations.³ It was burnt by the Coḷas, but was rebuilt by Mahinda IV. We are told⁴ that it was situated nagaramajjhamhi, i.e., in the heart of the royal quarters.