Candanapūjaka Thera

An arahant. He was once a kinnara in Candabhāgā and lived on flowers. He offered a piece of sandalwood to Atthadassī Buddha.

Fourteen kappas ago he became king three times under the name of Rohini (Ap.i.165). He is probably identical with Sīha Thera. ThagA.i.179.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from