Kulanta-vapi, Kulanta-vāpi: 2 definitions
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Kulanta-vapi 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 Names(Kulattha vapi) - A tank to the south of Anuradhapura. In the battle between the forces of Dutthagamani and Elara the water in the tank was dyed red with blood of the slain, hence the name. Mhv.xxv.66.
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 1963Kulantavāpi or Kulanta is the name of an ancient tank that existed since the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—[...] Close to Kāsapabbata, Duṭṭhagāmaṇi built the tank Kulantavāpi or Kulatthavāpi or Kalatāvava (Kalatāvāva), present Kalattāva.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kulanta, Vapi.
Full-text: Kalattava, Kulanta, Kalatavava, Palo, Pana, Pajjotanagara, Pajjota, Tira, Teri, Palonagara, Tiragama, Polonaru, Palonakaraka, Terigama.
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