Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3400
Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3400
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Mahāvihāra-svāmin (EI 8; CII 3; BL), designation of the builder of a Buddhist monastery and his heirs who were responsible for its maintenance; the builder or owner of a big monastery; cf. Vihāra-svāmin.