Khecchar Vasu

Khecchar Vasu was also known as Uparichara Vasu or Vasu was the son of King Kusha of Amavasu Dynasty. He is described in Ramayana and Harivamsa Purana. He was the disciple of Sage Brhaspati. He lived in Treta Yuga. He was the founder of the Kingdom of Cheena Kingdom (China) in the Northern side of Kailasa Mountain. He was also Known as Uparichara Vasu as his chariot was always flying which made him Uparicharavasu ("The Upwards flying one"). His history is mostly related to many Holy places of Dravidadesha (South India). He was the disciple of Sage Brhaspati and was also the great devotee of Lord Vishnu. He was most favorable to Sages (Rishis). In his times Saptarishis wrote Dharmasastra contemporary to the current Era. When a settlement was to be made between Devas and Sages (Rishis). The Saptarishis made him the arbitrator of this settlement. In this settlement, He supported the Devas (his friends) by saying that the flesh is edible in the judgement. By hearing this judgement, the Sages became angry and cursed him that his flying chariot will land on the earth. So, his chariot fell on earth. The place where his chariot fell was known as Rathamagnapuram (Therazhundur). He became free from the curse by the Blessings of the Lords (Shiva) and (Vishnu) in Therazhundur. His capital was Girivraja (Gaizhou) of China. Then, He attained mukti in Kaliyuga after a long reign in Cheena Kingdom (China).