Kotthumala.-A hill in the Māyārattha in Ceylon. The Almsbowl and the Tooth Relic of the Buddha were once buried there by Vācissara as a protection from enemies. Later, Vijayabāhu III. had them removed to Jambuddoni. Cv.lxxxi.18ff; see also Cv. Trs.ii.137, n.1.
 

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