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Kubera

कुबेर
Also known as: Kubera, Vaiśravaṇa, Dhanapati, Yakṣarāja

About

The god of wealth, treasures, and prosperity. King of the Yakshas. Ruler of the northern direction. Guardian of the earth's treasures. Represents material prosperity, abundance, and the hidden wealth of the earth.

Attributes

WealthTreasuresProsperityNorth directionYaksha king

Symbols

MongooseMoney potMaceCitronJewelry
Consort
Bhadra
Vahana (Mount)
Man (or horse)

Associated Mantras

Om Kuberāya Namaḥ
Kubera Stotram
Kubera Gayatri

Festivals

DhanterasKubera PujaDiwali

Scriptures

PuranasRamayanaMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaTibet (as Jambhala)Buddhist traditions

Iconography

White or golden complexion, potbelly. Holds mace, mongoose, and pot of jewels. Sometimes depicted with one or four arms. Seated on a man or horse.