Pacchābhumma (Pacchābhūma)

The name given to the district to the west (of the Majjhimadesa) (S.iii.5, 6; SA.ii.186).

Mention is also made of the Pacchābhūmaka brahmins, who are carriers of water pots, fire worshippers, and who claim to be able to send a man heavenward after death. E.g., A.v.263; see also S.iv.311.

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