In the Purāṇa (Purana), the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Udgāha (Udgaha) was one of the clans of ṛṣis (sages) included in the gotra or clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Vaśiṣṭha (Vasistha). As a part of the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Vaśiṣṭha (Vasistha), he is a significant founder of the gotras or clans.