Dhātuvansa

Dhātuvansa is an ancient book written in Pali by Dammakitti Thero in 1211 AD.[1] The book is fully devoted to describe the history of relics deposited in stupas (dagab), including related construction work and ceremonies held at stupas in ancient Sri Lanka.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Eliot, Charles (1998). Hinduism and Buddhism: an Historical Sketch - Volume 1. Surrey: Curzon Press. p. 25. ISBN 0 7007 0679 8.
  2. ↑ Parker, H. (1992). Ancient Ceylon. New Delhi / Madras: Asian Educational Services. pp. 14, 310, 324, 325, 327, 330, 332, 547. ISBN 81-206-0208-0.
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