Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4072

v2.c36.4072

Suppāra, Suppāraka.—A seaport in India. It was in the Sunāparanta country and was the birthplace of Puṇṇa (q.v.). There was regular trade between Bhārukaccha, Suppāraka and Suvaṇṇabhūmi.¹ From Suppāra to Sāvatthi was one hundred and twenty leagues,² Sāvatthi being to the north-east of Suppāra.³ Vijaya and his followers landed there on their way to Ceylon, but had to leave because the people were incensed by their behaviour.⁴ Ubbari was once born in Suppāraka as a horse-dealer's daughter.⁵ It was also the residence of Bāhiya Dārucīriya (q.v.).