A monastery erected by King Sirimeghavaṇṇa at the eastern gate of AnurÄdhapura. For twelve days the image of Mahinda, made by the king, remained there; after which it was installed in the MahÄvihÄra. Cv.xxxvii.82f.; for identification see Cv.Trs.i.6, n.1.
Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera
