[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c4.773 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.773 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.773 - **Language:** English ### [c4.773](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.773) ARDHADEVAS (SEMI-GODS). In temples hermits, ancestors, serpents, celestial maids and such others also are worshipped. Among these there are Vasus, Nāgas, Asuras, Paiśācas, Vetālas and many other classes. These are the semi-gods. (See Page 27 of Nāmvanaṅgum Daivangal). - [Previous: c4.772](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.772) - [Next: c4.774](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.774) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.773](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.773) · Pramāṇa