Panch Kubera is famously known as Five Jambhala in Tibet. He is a prosperous deity who bestows wealth and abundance on pure Dharma practitioners by removing the barrier of poverty. Each of the Panch Kubera has its color and features that serve specific meanings—
White Jambhala: The manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, is born from the right eye of Avalokitesvara. The sutra claims that his chant has the power to end suffering, eliminate negative karma, and have a bodhicitta or mind.
Yellow Jambhala: He is a manifestation of Buddha Ratnasambhava, he protects the dharma and helps his believers in need If they are having problems with money or anything else in their life. But to receive his blessings, one must have a bodhi mind and properly practice Buddhism.
Black Jambhala: He is a representative of Akshobhya, he is also referred to as the leader of five great Jambakas since he is credited with bringing prosperity and happiness to the populace. He is sometimes referred to as Kubera, one of the Hindu gods of riches.
Red Jambhala: Red Jambala is considered another form of Vajrasattva and is also known as Dzambhala Mapo in Tibetan. He has four arms and two faces, and his left hand is holding a treasury mongoose.
Green Jambala: Green Jambala is sometimes portrayed in blue but they have the same significant meaning and they are the form of Buddha Akshobhya, who has made a bow in front of Sakyamuni Buddha to protect those who chant his mantra name.
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