[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.224 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.224 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.224 - **Language:** English ### [c5.224](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.224) BARHISHADS. A class of Pitris, who, when alive, kept up the household flame, and presented offerings with fire. Some authorities identify them with the months. Their dwelling is Vaibhrāja-loka. See Pitris. - [Previous: c5.223](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.223) - [Next: c5.225](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.225) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.224](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.224) · Pramāṇa