ĀKATHA . Son of Maṅkaṇa. He was a great devotee of Śiva and once when his house was burnt completely the idol of Śiva inside his house was partially destroyed. Worried much over this loss Ākatha was about to give a portion of his body also to the flames when Śiva appeared before him and blessed him. (Pātāla Khaṇḍa, Padma Purāṇa).