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Lord Kubera

The King of Yakshas



According to Hindu Mythology, Kubera is the god of wealth and god’s treasurer, residing in a palace on Mount Kailasa. He is the lord of the Yakshas. Kubera watches over the earth’s treasure of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, and nine Nidhis (buried treasure). He has a white, dwarfish body, two to four hands, three legs and eight teeth. This lord uses Pushpak, a flying chariot, for moving around. His attributes include a mace, a purse containing money, a fruit and a bowl.



Updated on 7th December, 2005

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