传说灌溉阎浮提的五大河之一，据称发源自阿耨达池，流经波罗奈、Campā、华氏城等地，是重要的交通贸易通道。

One of five great rivers said to irrigate Jambudīpa, traditionally described as flowing from Lake Anotatta past cities such as Bārāṇasī, Campā and Pāṭaliputta as a major channel of communication and trade.