Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.2133

v2.c27.2133

Pubbakoṭṭhakā.—A bathing-place in Sāvatthi, near the Migārāmātupāsāda, and therefore to the east of the city. Mention is made¹ of the Buddha having bathed there. It was evidently extensive, for Pasenadi's state elephant Seta also bathed there to the accompaniment of music. The Commentary calls it² a nadī. The bathing-place was probably near the Pubbakoṭṭhaka (? Eastern Gatehouse) of Sāvatthi, where the Buddha is said to have stayed.³ Public bathing-places were generally near the city gates.