Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.135
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.135
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1. Indagutta.—A thera. He superintended the construction of the Mahāthūpa at Anurādhapura.¹ Duṭṭhagāmaṇi consulted him with regard to all details and appointed him kammādhiṭṭhāyaka from the commencement of the work.² He had great psychic powers, and at the festival of the dedication of the Thūpa he created a parasol of copper, as great as the universe, to ward off any harm that might befall those taking part in the celebrations.³ He was at the side of the king throughout the festival,⁴ and, by virtue of his power, all the inhabitants of Ceylon, who wished to worship the relics at the Mahāthūpa, were enabled to go to Anuradhapura the moment the wish to do so entered their hearts, and to return the same day.⁵