Gangatata, Ganga-atata, Gaṅgātaṭa: 1 definition
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Gangatata means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 NamesGaṅgātaṭa, Gaṅgātaṭaka or Gaṅgātaḷāka.—A tank in Ceylon, built by Aggabodhi II. (Cv.xlii.67). The country around the tank was used as a base in Parakkamabahus war against Gajabahu (Cv.lxx.286, 300). Gajabahu lived there in comparative peace during his last days, and he also died there (Cv.lxxi.l, 5). Later, Magha and Jayabahu erected fortifications in Gangatata (Cv.lxxxiii.15).
It is identified with the modern Kantalai. See Cv.Trs.i.310, n.3.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Atata, Ganga.
Starts with: Gangatataka.
Full-text: Gangatataka, Gangatalaka, Jahatsvartha, Jahallakshana, Dhruvasandhi.
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