Dandapāni

For Hinduism deity, see Kartikeya.

Dandapani was an ancient Indian king from the Koliya dynasty, who ruled a city called Koli.[1] He was born in Devadaha as a Koliya Prince, as one of the sons of Añjana and Yasodharā.[2] He was a brother to Suppabuddha and to his sisters Māyā and Pajāpatī. He was the Buddha's maternal uncle.

See also

References

  1. ^ A Manual of Budhism, in Its Modern Development
  2. ^ The Buddha and his Dhamma
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