Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c37.71
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c37.71
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v2.c37.71
Hatthālhaka-vihāra.—A nunnery built by Devānampiyatissa for the use of Saṅghamittā. It was called Hatthālhaka because it was built near the spot where the king's state elephant was fettered. Saṅghamittā's following came to be called Hatthalhakā from living in the vihāra.