Dakinigiri, Dakiṇigiri, Dakini-giri: 1 definition
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Dakinigiri 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.
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Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Dakiṇigiri Karihija is the name of a tank (granted to Abhayagiri Vihāra) that formed part of Kaliṇigāma: a tank mentioned in the long and damaged inscription of Bhātikabhaya (B.C. 22-A.C. 7) and represents a locality that once existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Kaliṇigāma is mentioned in several early inscriptions and in it were (a) Komatala tank, granted to Abhayagiri Vihāra, (b) Mataka tank, granted to the Mahāthūpa, and (c) Dakiṇigiri Karihija tank, granted to Mihintale.
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Partial matches: Giri, Dakini, Takini.
Full-text: Kalinigama, Mataka, Komatala.
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