Gajah

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Gajah is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gajah is found in intersection of Redite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Pahing (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gajah means an elephant constellation.

Etymology and History

Gajah (IPA: /ˈɡad͡ʒah/ [ˈɡa.d͡ʒah]) is derived from Sanskrit गज, gaja, means elephant.

Spelling Variants

  • gadja (old spelling)
  • gaja

Origin of Constellation

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Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

Mythology

Based on the chronicle in the Purwa Bhumi Kamulan Lontar, Kala Sungsang was created when the goddess Durga was meditating.

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