Acaravitthigama, Ācāravitthigāma, Ācāraviṭṭhigāma, Acaravitthi-gama: 2 definitions
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Acaravitthigama 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 village three leagues to the north east of Anuradhapura. When Dutthagamani was seeking for materials for the building of the Maha Thupa, nuggets of gold, from a span to a fingers breadth in size, appeared in the village. Mhv.xxviii.13-15.
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 1963Ācāraviṭṭhigāma or simply Ācāraviṭṭhi is the name of an ancient village that existed near the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—At Ācāraviṭṭhigāma or Avuruviṭigāma, 3 yojanas or 12 gav (20 to 30 miles) north-east of Anurādhapura, gold is said to have been found in the reign of Duṭṭhagāmaṇi Abhaya (B.C. 161-137): the place would have been in the area Ratmalegahevāva-Kābiṭṭigollāva.
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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Partial matches: Acaravitthi, Gama.
Full-text: Acaravitthi, Avuruviti, Avuruvitigama.
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