[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) › c5.560 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.560 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.560 - **Language:** English ### [c5.560](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.560) GANA-DEVATAS. ‘Troops of deities.’ Deities who generally appear, or are spoken of, in classes. Nine such classes are mentioned:—(1.) Ādityas ; (2.) Viswas or Viswe-devas ; (3.) Vasus ; (4.) Tushitas ; (5.) Ābhāswaras ; (6.) Anilas ; (7.) Mahārājikas ; (8.) Sādhyas ; (9.) Rudras. These inferior deities are attendant upon Siva, and under the command of Ganesa. They dwell on Gana-parvata, i.e., Kailāsa. - [Previous: c5.559](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.559) - [Next: c5.561](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.561) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.560](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.560) · Pramāṇa