Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c37.11
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c37.11
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v2.c37.11
1. Hamsavatī.—The city of birth of Padumuttara Buddha.¹ It existed in the time of Tissa Buddha also, for he preached to Brahmadeva and Udayana of Hamsavatī.² The river Bhagīrathī flowed by the city.³ 2. Hamsavati.—The Pāli name for the city of Pegu in Burma.¹