Who was Manibhadra in ancient Indian lore?

Manibhadra was considered the chief of the Yakshas and a popular deity associated with wealth and merchant protection.

Colossal Ancient Statuary

UPSC Archival Analysis

The inscribed idol of the Yaksha Manibhadra, a significant Mauryan/Post-Mauryan monument, was discovered at Parkham near Mathura.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

ID: ART_HIS_2021_151 Ref: Early Indian Sculpture by Ludwig Bachhofer