Andha is a Nāga (Naga, Snake), born of the womb of Kadru, and sired by Kaśyapa (Kasyapa) Prajāpati (Prajapati; Ruler of the people). Nārada (Narada), while giving the description of the Nāga(s) dwelling in the Bhogavatī Purī (Bhogavati Puri, the city of Bhogavati) in Pātāla (Patala; the mythical underworld), has mentioned the name of Andha.