Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.551
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c26.551
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v2.c26.551
Naḷerupucimanda.—A grove near Verañjā where the Buddha spent part of his time on his visit to Nerañjā.¹ Buddhaghosa explains² that the chief tree to be found there was a pucimanda or nimba-tree at the foot of which was a shrine dedicated to a yakkha named Naḷeru. The tree was shady and beautiful to look upon. The road northwards (to Uttarakuru ?) went past this tree.³