Kubera also known as Kuvera, Kuber and Kuberan, is the god of wealth, and the god-king of the semi-divine yakshas in Hinduism. He is regarded as the regent of the north, and a protector of the world.
10th century sandstone sculpture of Kubera with his consort
A bronze Matrika goddess group along with Ganesha (left) and Kubera (right) currently at the British Museum. Originally from Eastern India, it was dedicated in 43rd year of reign of Mahipala I (c. 1043 AD).
Kubera, 1st century CE, Mathura Museum.
An 11th century Kubera, Karnataka.
Shukra is a Sanskrit word that means "clear" or "bright". It also has other meanings, such as the name of a sage who was the preceptor of the asuras and taught them the Vedas. In mythology and Hindu a
Depiction of Shukra from the 1842 book The Complete Hindoo Pantheon by E. A. Rodrigues
Shukracharya advises his daughter Aruja to remain beside the lake near his hermitage while a dust storm devastates the accursed kingdom of Danda