Culagallaka, Cūlagallaka: 1 definition
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Culagallaka means something in 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.
India history and geography
Cūlagallaka or Cūlagallaka-vihāra is the name of a vihāra that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Cūlābhaya (32-33) built Cūlagallaka-vihāra, also known as Gaggārāma, on the banks of the Goṇaka-nadī. The commentaries mention Gaggaravāliya-aṅgaṇa. Aggabodhi II (601-614) built a Practising House in Cūlagalla-vihāra. Cūlagalla-raṭṭha is mentioned in the Commentaries.
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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