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Dikpala · Guardian of North

Dikpala - Kubera

कुबेर
Also known as: Vaiśravaṇa, Dhanapati, Yakṣarāja

About

God of wealth and guardian of the northern direction. King of the Yakshas. Ruler of Alaka and Lanka before Ravana. Associated with prosperity and treasures.

Attributes

WealthProsperityTreasuresNorth direction

Symbols

MongooseMoney potMaceCitron
Consort
Bhadra
Vahana (Mount)
Man

Associated Mantras

Om Kuberāya namaḥ
Om Yakṣarājāya namaḥ

Festivals

Kubera PujaDhanteras

Scriptures

PuranasRamayanaMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaTibet (as Jambhala)Buddhist traditions

Iconography

White or golden complexion, potbelly, holding mace, mongoose, and pot of jewels. Sometimes depicted with one or four arms.