 It is here that the reader is informed that Andhaka's son is Āḍi.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 Vīrabhadra to battle it out with Andhaka, but every time Vīrabhadra kills Andhaka, another form arises from his blood that falls upon the earth.