In the Mahābhārata, Utkocaka (Utkochaka) was the name of a place of pilgrimage. It was a sacred wood meant for meditation. Dhoumya, the younger brother of Devala, meditated in this sacred wood. He also had an āśrama (ashrama or a hermitage) in this sacred wood. Being advised by the King of Gandharva, Aṁgārparṇa (Angarparna), the Pāṇḍavas (Pandavas) went to this pious place, Utkocaka (Utkochaka) and respectfully invited Dhoumya as their priest.