This 2800 year old Teerth is mentioned in the Shri Aayaranga Sutra, Shri Kalpa Sutra, Shri Trishishshtta Shalaka Charitra, Shri Parshva Charitra etc. along with the Shri Parshva Panchkalyanak Puja (penned by Shri Veervijayji Ma.Sa.) An orphan- Kamattha who became a monk, was dissuaded from practising the ‘Panchagni’ penance, by young prince Parshva Kumar. However he did not pay heed & a pair (couple) of snakes was severely burnt in the process. They were rescued by Parshva Kumar who sermonised the ‘Navkar Mantra’ to them, before their death. Annoyed, as his practise of penance was disturbed, Kamattha performed severe austerities & was reborn as ‘Meghamali’- The Lord of Rain.