A class of deities, spirits of the skies, divided into
- Unhavalāhakā (cloud spirits of heat)
- Sītavalāhakā (cloud spirits of cold)
- Abbhavalāhakā (cloud spirits of air)
- Vātavalāhakā (cloud spirits of wind)
- Vassavalāhakā (cloud spirits of rain)
The changes of weather are due to these spirits.
S.iii.254f.
