A city in India, fifteen leagues from Pátaliputta. In it was the Síhakumbha Vihára.
It was the birthplace of Rúpadeví and Kañcanadeví.
At one time the Buddha's Bowl Relic was there and celebrations were held in its honour.
The king of Devaputta, in the time of Asoka, was also called Devaputta. Ras.i.25, 34, 80.