Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c9.372
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c9.372
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The king of Uttarakuru is Kuvera, also called Vessavaṇa, because the name of his citadel (? rājadhāni) is Visāṇa. His proclamations are made known by Tatolā, Tattalā, Tatotalā, Ojasi, Tejasi, Tetojasi, Sūra, Rāja, Ariṭṭha and Nemi. Mention is also made of a lake named Dharaṇī and a hall named Bhagalavati where the Yakkhas, as the inhabitants of Uttarakuru are called, hold their assemblies.