An Arahant. His story is similar to the above. He pursued his meditations in a very old hut and had thoughts of building another; but a spirit, seeking his welfare, pointed out to him in words which, though simple, carried a profound meaning, that a new hut would mean new pain. Thus urged on, Kuṭivihārī became an Arahant.

In the past he gave a fan of split reeds to Padumuttara Buddha (Thag.v.57; ThagA.i.130 f). He is probably identical with Naḷamāliya Thera of the Apadāna. Ap.i.143 f.