Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Sotthiyākara
Sotthiyākara:A monastery erected by King Sirimeghavanna at the eastern gate of Anurādhapura.For twelve days the image of Mahinda,made by the king,remained there; after which it was installed in the Mahāvihāra.Cv.xxxvii.82f.; for identification see Cv.Trs.i.6,n.1.