Ṛṣisatra (Rishisatra) is a tīrtha (tirtha; site of pilgrimage ) by the river Godāvarī. The Saptarṣi (Saptarshi; legendary seven sages) performed a yajña (yajna; a holy fire-sacrifice) at this place. According to Purāṇa (Purana; Mythological Scripture), it is believed to be the birth-place of Vṛtrāsura (Vritrasura) .