Ekakarṇa (Ekakarna) is an ancient locality. According to Purāṇa (Purana; Mythological Scripture), Gaṅgā (Ganga) got divided into seven branches and flowed on Martyaloka (the earthly sphere). Ekakarṇa (Ekakarna) was one of the localities situated on the bank of the branch of Gaṅgā (Ganga) that flowed eastward.