Pañcālacandī

Daughter of Cūlanī Brahmadatta. Her marriage with King Videha, which was accomplished by the wisdom and diplomacy of Mahosadha, forms the main theme of the Mahā Ummagga Jātaka. She bore a son to Videha, who succeeded him ten years after the marriage.

Pañcālacandī is identified with Sundarī (Nandā).

J.vi.409, 410, 426, 427, 434, 438, 445, 453, 454; 466, 478.

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