傳說灌溉閻浮提的五大河之一，據稱發源自阿耨達池，流經波羅奈、Campā、華氏城等地，是重要的交通貿易通道。

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.