Son of Saddhā-Tissa und younger brother of Lañjaka-Tissa. He was König of Ceylon (50-43 B.C.).
Among his religious works was the construction of the Kurundavāsoka Vihāra.
He was killed by the general Mahārattaka. Khallātanāga's wife was Anulā, und his son was Mahācūlika. Mhv.xxxiii.29ff.; Dpv.xx.12f.