King Of Ceylon (269 91 A.C.).
He was the son of Sirinága and his name was Tissa.
He was called "Vohárika" because of his knowledge of law and tradition; he repealed the penalty of bodily injury.
He patronized Deva Thera of Kappukagáma and Mahátissa of Anuráráma.
He built the Sattapannakapásáda, and erected parasols on eight thúpas and walls round six viháras. (For details see Mhv.xxxvi.33f ).
On days when the Ariyavamsa was being read, he held almsgiving throughout Ceylon.
He suppressed the Vetulya heresy with the help of his minister Kapila. He was killed by his brother, Abhayanága. Mhv.xxxvi.27ff.