In the Purāṇa (Purana), the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Udumvara was one of the clans of ṛṣis (sages) included in the gotra or clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Kouśika (Koushika) Viśwamitra (Viswamitra). As a part of the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Kouśika (Koushika) Viśwamitra (Viswamitra), (Maharsi) Udumvara is a significant founder of the gotras or clans.