[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) › c5.257 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.257 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.257 - **Language:** English ### [c5.257](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.257) BHAVA. 1. A Vedic deity often mentioned in connection with Sarva the destroyer. 2. A name of Rudra or Siva, or of a manifestation of that god. See Rudra. - [Previous: c5.256](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.256) - [Next: c5.258](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.258) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.257](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.257) · Pramāṇa