[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) › c8.746 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.746 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.746 - **Language:** English ### [c8.746](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.746) Maya was found to be very proficient in the art of architecture even from his boyhood. He worshipped Brahmā in the Himālayas to gain unrivalled skill in architecture. Brahmā was pleased and appeared before him. He blessed Maya to become the unequalled architect of the Devas. Asuras and Dānavas. After that Maya was engaged in building magnificent mansions for Devas and Asuras. He was also anointed King of the Dānavas. - [Previous: c8.745](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.745) - [Next: c8.747](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.747) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.746](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.746) · Pramāṇa