[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.c7.20 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.20 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.20 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c7.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.20) The fine clay to be found in the area (thirty yojanas in extent) over which the Ākāsagaṅgā falls to earth, is called, on account of its fineness, “butter clay” (navanīta-mattikā). This clay was brought by arahant sāmaṇeras to be spread over the foundation of the Mahā Thūpa in Anurādhapura.⁴ The spot where it is found is called Tintasisakola.⁵ - [Previous: v1.c7.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.19) - [Next: v1.c7.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.21) - [Up: v1.c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.20) · Pramāṇa