[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) › c8.715 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.715 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.715 - **Language:** English ### [c8.715](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.715) MĀTHARA I. A demigod deputed by Indra to serve Sūrya (Sun). This demigod always sits on the right side of Sūrya, (Brahma Parva, Bhaviṣya Purāṇa). - [Previous: c8.714](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.714) - [Next: c8.716](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.716) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Cites (1) - [Bhaviṣyapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.bhavisya) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.715](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.715) · Pramāṇa