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Encyclopedia > Kuvera

In Hinduism, Kubera (also Kuvera) is the god of wealth and the lord of Uttaradisha. He is also known as Dhanapati, the lord of riches. He is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the north.


Kubera has been adopted into the Buddhist pantheon as a lokapala under the Sanskrit name Vaisravana.


External Links

Kuber Darshan (http://www.rudraksha-ratna.com/kuber.htm)
 

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