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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.563

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.563

- **Language:** English

### [v2.c35.563](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c35.563)

Valāhakāyikādevā.—A class of deities, spirits of the skies, divided into Uṇhavalāhakā, Sītavalāhakā, Abbhavalāhakā, Vātavalāhakā and Vassavalāhakā—the cloud spirits of heat, cold, air, wind and rain. The changes of weather are due to these spirits.¹

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