Challura, Challūra: 2 definitions
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Challura means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA tank built by King Mahasena. Mhv.xxxvii.47.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Challūra is the name of an ancient tank that existed near the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Mahāsena (275-301) built Challūra tank also called Surālla and Suralla. Later, Surulu tank is ascribed to Dhātusena (455-473). At Suralla, in Maharaṭṭha, a part of Parakkamabāhu’s forces was trapped and later relieved. All these names refer to present Huruluvava (Huruluvāva), recently restored, near Yakālla on the Eastern Minor Road.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text: Yakalla, Suralla, Huruluvava, Surulu.
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