ĀḷavakāĀḷavikā

A name given to the monks of Āḷavī.

The Āḷavaka-bhikkhū are mentioned several times in the Vinaya Vin.ii.172ff. Vin.iii.85 Vin.iv.34–35 in connection with offences relating to repairing and reconstruction of buildings, and rules are laid down by the Buddha restricting these monks in their activities.