Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Khandacela
Khandacela:A monastery (probably in Ceylon),the residence of Padhāniya Thera.While the Elder was once listening to the Ariya-vamsa in the Kanikārapadhānaghara in the monastery,he was bitten by a snake,but bearing the pain in silence,concentrated his mind on the sermon.The poison sank to earth and he became an arahant.MA.i.65.