Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
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Spirit name "Kubera (misshapen)" | Hindu / Vedic, Epic / Puranic | (1) God of riches. He was originally the head of the YAKSAS spirits of the Forests, but by Puranic times was åśśociated with wealth and productivity. He is also a dikpala guardian of the northern quarter. The son of Pulastya and Idavida, his consorts include Yaksi, VASUDHARA and Vriddhi. Identified with the city of Alaka. He is depicted as a dwarfish figure riding upon a Brahman or a chariot. Color: white. Attributes: generally carrying a purse, but occasionally with various other items. Also Kuvera, Kauveri.(2) God of riches. Buddhist-Lamaist [Tibet]. One of a group of DHARMAPALA with terrible appearance and royal attire. Also a dikpala or guardian of the northern quarter. Color: yellow. Attributes: ax, banner, club, cup, hook, Ichneumon disgorging jewels, noose, reliquary and occasionally a trident.... |
God name "Sibika or Sivika" | Sanskrit | The weapon of Kuvera, the Vedic god of wealth equivalent to the Greek Pluto. Sanskrit |
God name "Vasudhara" | Buddhist | The Buddhist bodhisattva of abundance and fertility. She is considered to be the consort of Kuvera, the god of wealth. |
Goddess name "Vasudhara (treasurer)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Fertility goddess. The SAKTI of Kuvera.See also KUBERA.... |