Editing Andhaka (section)

===Liṅga Purāṇa===
[[File:Andhakasur Vadh 11th century.jpg|thumb|Andhakasur Vadh]]
In the [[Linga Purana|Liṅga Purāṇa]], Andhaka's story is related as a variation of accounts of Harvamsa and Kurma Purana. Andhaka was the son of [[Hiranyaksha|Hiraṇyākṣa]] and was given immunity to death by Brahmā after he performed a severe penance. He traversed the three worlds and conquered the heavens. The Devas retreated to Mount Mandara, where the demon followed them. Shiva, on the request of the Devas, challenges Andhaka, destroys his army and impales him on his trident. However, the divine sight of Shiva burns away all of Andhaka's sins, prompting the latter to eulogizing him. Shiva was pleased with his devotion and forgave him, making him the chief of all his Gaṇas.<ref name="Collins1988"/>

It is here that the reader is informed that Andhaka's son is [[Adi (mythology)|Āḍi]].

====Alternate account====

Another version of the tale states that Andhaka fought with the Gaṇas and Shiva's sons, but that the gods lost the battle. Shiva sends [[Virabhadra|Vīrabhadra]] to battle it out with Andhaka, but every time Vīrabhadra kills Andhaka, another form arises from his blood that falls upon the earth. Parvati becomes furious and assumes the form of [[Kali|Kālī]]. She destroys each and every copy of Andhaka, except for the real one, who is saved by Shiva and given a new life.