Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Nāgakesariya Thera
Nāgakesariya Thera:An arahant.In the past he was a hunter,and, while wandering in the forest,he saw a full blown nāga flower and offered it with both hands to Tissa Buddha.Seventy seven kappas ago he was a king named Pamokkharana.Ap.i.222.