Originally described as the chief of evil spirits in Vedic - era texts, Kubera acquired the status of a Deva (god) only in the Purana s and the Hindu epics. The scriptures describe that Kubera once ruled Lanka, but was overthrown by his demon half - brother Ravana, later settling in the city of Alaka in the Himalayas. Descriptions of the "glory '' and "splendours '' of Kubera 's city are found in many scriptures.
what is the relation between kuber and ravan in mythology
half - brother