One of the eleven rudras. He was the son of Brahma’s son Sthanu as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 66. According to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 66 verse 2, the others were Mrigavyaadha, Nirriti, Ahirbudhnya, Pinaki, Sarpa, Dahana, Ishvara, Ajaikapat, Bharga and Sthanu.