An arahant Therí. She was born in a family of Vesáli and was so called because of her sturdy build. She married and became a devoted wife, accepting the Buddha's teaching, after hearing him preach at Vesáli. Later she heard Pajápatí Gotamí and wished to leave the world, but her husband refused his permission. One day, while cooking, she developed the thought of impermanence and became an Anágámí. When her husband realised this, he took her to Pajápatí, who ordained her.
In the past she had entertained Konágamana Buddha and built for him an arbour with draped ceiling and sanded floor.
In the time of Kassapa Buddha she was a nun. Thig.1; ThigA., p.5.