Pathama Cetiya. A cetiya built by Devānampiyatissa, on the spot where Mahinda alighted on his first visit to Anurādhapura and the king's palace. Mhv.xiv.45; xx.20; Sp.i.79. One of the eight Bodhi saplings was planted there. Mhv.xix.61.

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