Ariha is the son of king Avācīna (Avachina) belonging to Puruvaṃśa(Puruvamsa; the Puru dynasty). He was born of the womb of Maryādā(Maryada), the princes of Vidarbha. King Ariha married the princess of Aṅga (Anga). A son called Mahābhauma, sired by Ariha was born of the womb of the princess of Aṅga.