A river in India, (J.ii.314; iv.392,397) the modern Nerbudda. It was regarded as the boundary between Uttarápatha and Dakkhinápatha. There the Buddha left his footprint to be worshipped by the Nágas. This footprint is covered by high tide but visible at low tide. MA.ii.1018; for details see Punna.
A Nága king who dwelt in the river Nammadá. When the Buddha returned after his visit to Punna (q.v.) and reached the Nammadá river, the Nága king invited the Buddha to his abode and there showed the Buddha and his monks great honour. At the Nága's request, the Buddha left his footprint on the bank of the river for the Nágas to worship. MA.ii.1018; SA.iii.18.
A canal flowing from the Punnavaddhana tank through the Jetavana vihára in Pulatthipura. Cv.lxxix.48.