In hindu mythology Kubera is believed as the god of wealth, demigod and Yaksha. He is regarded as He is regarded as the regent of the North ( one amoung the asta dikpalagas ). In Buddhist tradition they call him in the name of Vaishravaṇa or #Jambhala /#Lokeshvara. The Buddhist #Vaisravana like the Hindu Kubera is the regent of the North a #Lokabala and the Lord of #Yakshas. He is one of the Four Heavenly Kinga each associated with a cardinal direction. He is worshipped as God of prosperity and wealth by Asian people. This is a the four-armed Kubera sits on a lotus flower supported by a money pouch that is bound by chains of jewels. Its right foot rests on a few money pouches. There is a money pouch on each corner of the pedestal and six pouches on each side, representations, gods, demigods, heroes, etc. This one of beautiful javense miniature bronze idol which is dated to 850 - 930. And its height is 11.5 cm. Currently this Jambhala bronze idol is displayed at #Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, #Netherlands.
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