A class of devas, earth bound deities. They belong to the lowest category of devas. AN.iv.119

…He was one of the Chabbaggiyā, the others being Mettiya, Bhummajaka, Panduka and Lohitaka.

One of the Chabbaggiyā. His followers were called Bhummajakā.

…Lohitaka, Mettiya and Bhummaja hence their name.

There were also nuns in their following, who likewise violated the Vinaya rules in various…

…be fed anyhow. The Mettiya-Bhummajakā were greatly offended, and believing that Dabba had intended to slight them, induced one of their…

…AN.iv.75

The Mettiya-bhummajakas Vin.iii.167 and the Chabbaggiyas Vin.iii.82 were also in the habit of visiting the hill.

Several places…

…was the turn of the Mettiyabhummajakā to receive his hospitality, he was much displeased, and ordered his female slave to look after them. The…

…instigation of the Mettiyabhummajakā, charged Dabba Mallaputta with having violated her chastity. She was expelled from the Order for this…

PacchābhummaPacchābhūma

The name given to the district to the west of the Middle Country. SN.iii.5 SN.iii.6 Mention is also made of the…

…was a friend of the Mettiyabhummajakā, and, at their instigation, charged Dabba Mallaputta with having committed adultery with his wife. Dabba…