Here Vaishravana, the Buddhist version of Kubera, is given a refine treatment. Vaishravana is worshipped widely by the Buddhists. He is the chief of the Four Heavenly Kings and an important figure in Buddhism. The term Vaiśravaṇa means "hear distinctly", (passive) "become famous". The name Vaiśravaṇa is derived from the Sankrit viśravaṇa which means "son of Vishrava", a usual name for the Hindu god Kubera. Although brought into East Asia as a Buddhist deity, Vaiśravaṇa has become a character in folk religion and has acquired an identity that is partially independent of the Buddhist tradition. He is often portrayed with a yellow face with an umbrella or parasol (chatra) as a symbol of his sovereignty.
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Here Vaishravana, the Buddhist version of Kubera, is given a refine treatment. Vaishravana is worshipped widely by the Buddhists. He is the chief of the Four Heavenly Kings and an important figure in Buddhism. The term Vaiśravaṇa means "hear distinctly", (passive) "become famous". The name Vaiśravaṇa is derived from the Sankrit viśravaṇa which means "son of Vishrava", a usual name for the Hindu god Kubera. Although brought into East Asia as a Buddhist deity, Vaiśravaṇa has become a character in folk religion and has acquired an identity that is partially independent of the Buddhist tradition. He is often portrayed with a yellow face with an umbrella or parasol (chatra) as a symbol of his sovereignty.
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