Kubera is the Hindu God of Wealth. He is the half-brother of King Ravana. Kubera, regarded as the treasurer of the Devas, is also known by other names Jambhala and Vaishravana.
Lord Kubera - Hindu God of Wealth
Kubera was described as the God-King of the semi-divine Yakshas. Kubera is often depicted with a plump body, adorned with jewels, and carrying a money-pot and a club. Kubera is described as having three legs, only eight teeth and one eye. He is sometimes depicted riding a man.
Kubera in Hindu Puranas
Kubera's status as a Loka-pala and a dik-pala is assured in the Ramayana. This status were granted to Kubera by Lord Brahma as a reward for his severe penance. Brahma also conferred upon Kubera the richest of the world, equality with gods, and also a flying chariot. Kubera then ruled in the golden city of Lanka.
Ravana, after acquiring a boon of Lord Brahma, drove Kubera away from Lanka and seized his flying chariot. This chariot was returned to Kubera after Ravana's death. Kubera then settled on Gandhamandana mountain near Mount Kailash.
Family of Kubera
Kubera is the son of Vishrava, a powerful rishi (sage), as described in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Ilavida, daughter of the rishi Bharadvaja, is the mother of Kuber. Bhadra, the queen of Yakshas, is the consort of Kubera. They have four children - Nalakuvara, Manibhadra, Mayuraja, and Minakshi.
Main Mantra of Kubera
Om Sham Kuberaya Namah
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