She is known also as the goddess of the river Tapati (regionally rendered Tapti) and mother-goddess of the south (home of the sun) where she brings heat to the earth.

[7][8] The text extols the goddess with the statement that no one in the three worlds could match her in beauty, having perfect features, and severe religious self-discipline.

The gandharva tells him that the sun once had a beautiful daughter named Tapati, for whom he wished to find a suitable husband.

Vashishta ascends to the sky, asking Surya to approve the marriage of Samvarana and Tapati.

[10][11] According to some Hindu texts, Yami is the elder sister of Tapati, and she has two brothers, Shani and Yama.