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