Kubera is the king of the ‘Yakshas’ (nature spirits) and the God of wealth. In the Vedas, He is mentioned as the prince of demons and spirits which live in the shadows. He became the God of wealth and abundance only at a much later stage.
Iconography of Kubera
Kubera is described as having three legs, only eight teeth, one eye and being adorned with jewels. He holds a mace, a pomegranate or a money bag in his hand. Kubera is usually depicted with a mongoose in Buddhist iconography. 
Myths of KuberaKubera has also been assimilated into the Buddhist and Jain pantheons. In Buddhism, he is known as Vaisravana. It is believed that he used to travel in his ‘Pushpaka Vimana’. The glorious days of Lanka came to an end when Kubera’s step-brother Ravana, with a boon from Brahma, ousted him. Kubera then left Lanka and settled in Alakapuri near Kailash.However, in other Hindu epics such as Mahabharata
and Ramayana, he is the wealthiest Hindu God. Kubera is frequently worshipped with Lakshmi for wealth and success, particularly during Diwali.
