[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) › v2.c27.127 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.127 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.127 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c27.127](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.127) \*\*Pacchābhumma (Pacchābhūma).\*\*—The name given to the district to the west (of the Majjhimadesa).¹ Mention is also made of the \*\*Pacchābhūmaka\*\* brahmins, who are carriers of water-pots, fire-worshippers, and who claim to be able to send a man heavenward after death.² - [Previous: v2.c27.126](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.126) - [Next: v2.c27.128](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.128) - [Up: v2.c27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.127](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.127) · Pramāṇa