Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Papātapabbata
Papātapabbata:A mountain in Avantī,nearKuraraghara.
It was a favourite spot of Mahā Kaccāna,and we are told of several discussions having taken place there (E.g.,S.iii.9ff.; S.iv.115f.; A.v.46f).Mahā Kaccāna’s attendant was,at that time,Sona Kutikanna,yet a layman.He later became a monk,and the ten monks necessary for his ordination were found with great difficulty.Vin.i.194f.; Ud.v.6; DhA.iv.101f.