One of the monks who accompanied the Thera Majjhima on his journey to the country of the Himavā for the purpose of converting it to Buddhism (Dpv.viii.10; Sp.i.68; Mbv.115; MT.317).

In a relic-urn, found in Tope No.2 of Sāñchi group, were the ashes of this monk, where he is described as “Hemavatācariya.” Cunningham: Bhilsā Topes, 287.