Kumba

Balinese constellation: Kumba (an earthen jug), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)

Kumba is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of kumba is found in intersection of Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) and Wage (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang kumba means a vessel with holy water constellation.

Etymology and History

Kumba (IPA: [ˈkʊm.ba]) is derived from Sanskrit कुम्भ, kumbha, jar or pitcher.

Spelling Variants

• kumbha
• pěpětan
• jun

Origin of Constellation

Kumba is an earthenware pot. Kumba as a water container is used in the manusa yadnya (ceremony for humans), especially in marriage ceremonies. This is stated in the Lontar Eka Pratama which states that four pots are needed as catur kumba for banten or offerings in the ceremony. Catur kumba consist of four small earthenware pots filled with water, rice, and flowers, each in four different colors with a small base (nyiru), as a complement to the offerings.

Catur Kumba itself is four lakes that contain holy water on the island of Bali, namely Lake Buyan, Lake Tamblingan, Lake Bratan, and Lake Batur.

In addition, the kumba is also highly revered because it contains holy water. So that in Bajra Sandhi, a monument symbolizing the struggle of the Balinese people, the government designed the exterior of the monument with a pot (kumba) which symbolizes the jar of amertha.

Mythology / Religion

Catur Kumba

In the past, when the ancient Mount Batur erupted, making Tampur Hyang take the path of asceticism to ask for the grace of Bhatara Indra. Bhatara/God Indra then created Lake Batur, and mandated that this clear, refreshing water be shared throughout Bali. He gave a message that the water from the spring should not be used by the residents of Batur, so Dewi Danu intended to sell it.

Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah shared the water, met the people and the state leaders. I Ratu Ayu Mas Membah/Mbah or Dewi Danu, the water goddess of the Balinese Hindus, who call their belief-system Agama Tirta, or belief-system of the water. On the way to share the water of Batur, Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah experienced many temptations, until she became an old and decrepit figure. Then created three lakes to complete Lake Batur, namely: Lake Buyan, Tamblingan, and Beratan. The four eternal springs that sustain and heal Balinese civilization.

Image Variants

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  Lintang Kumba (CC-BY Alfred Maaß, (1929), Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen)

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  Lintang Kumba in the cloth (CC-BY UPTD Museum Bali)

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  Lintang Kumba (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula taken in the ceiling of Taman Gili Klungkung Palace Bali)

Cultural Beliefs

Numerology (Neptu/Urip)

Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) has a value of 8 and Wage (in pancawara) has a value of 4. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 12.

Astrological Characteristics

Miserable from childhood but after growing up have enough authority and intelligence and can be successful in life. All kinds of plants planted will succeed well. Suitable to be a rice field and garden farmer. They are loved by big people. They are fair in sharing, have good heart awareness, they are friendly to anyone and appear modest. Unfortunately, they are vengeful and that feeling will always interfere with their life.

Matching Gemstones

Rudirarnawa (garnet), mirah (ruby), Kecubung (amethyst).

All HIP Stars within this constellation

Stars within the Constellation Area

id	Label	IAU design.	description	Vmag
1	Sadalsuud	HIP 106278	within constellation lines	2.89
2	Sadalmelik	HIP 109074	within constellation lines	2.94
3	Skat	HIP 113136	within constellation lines	3.28
4	Albali	HIP 102618	within constellation lines	3.77
5	Shatabhisha	HIP 112961	within constellation lines	3.79
6	Sadachbia	HIP 110395	within constellation lines	3.834
7	τ 2 Aquarii	HIP 112716	within constellation lines	3.98
8	η Aquarii	HIP 111497	within constellation lines	4.03
9	Ancha	HIP 110003	within constellation lines	4.16
10	ι Aquarii	HIP 109139	within constellation lines	4.27
11	* zet02 Aqr	HIP 110960	within constellation lines	4.34
12	* zet01 Aqr	HIP 110960	Inside the Hull	4.49
13	ν Aquarii	HIP 104459	within constellation lines	4.52
14	Bunda	HIP 106786	Inside the Hull	4.69
15	ο Aquarii	HIP 108874	Inside the Hull	4.69
16	μ Aquarii	HIP 103045	Inside the Hull	4.72
17	σ Aquarii	HIP 111123	Inside the Hull	4.81
18	Situla	HIP 111710	Inside the Hull	5.03
19	46 Cap	HIP 107382	Inside the Hull	5.079
20	32 Aqr	HIP 108991	Inside the Hull	5.271
21	42 Aqr	HIP 110000	Inside the Hull	5.333
22	ρ Aquarii	HIP 110273	Inside the Hull	5.339
23	38 Aqr	HIP 109472	Inside the Hull	5.422
24	7 Aqr	HIP 103401	Inside the Hull	5.48
25	30 Aqr	HIP 108868	Inside the Hull	5.543
26	λ Capricorni	HIP 107517	Inside the Hull	5.567
27	τ 1 Aquarii	HIP 112542	Inside the Hull	5.681
28	94 G. Aqr	HIP 108102	Inside the Hull	5.704
29	19 Aqr	HIP 105761	Inside the Hull	5.713
30	44 Aqr	HIP 110023	Inside the Hull	5.751
31	50 Aqr	HIP 110602	Inside the Hull	5.752
32	80 G. Aqr	HIP 106592	Inside the Hull	5.778
33	51 Aqr	HIP 110578	Inside the Hull	5.779
34	74 Aqr	HIP 113031	Inside the Hull	5.78
35	-	HIP 110009	Inside the Hull	5.791
36	60 Aqr	HIP 111394	Inside the Hull	5.875
37	138 G. Aqr	HIP 110532	Inside the Hull	5.907
38	45 Aqr	HIP 110179	Inside the Hull	5.959
39	17 Aqr	HIP 105574	Inside the Hull	5.965
40	-	HIP 109466	Inside the Hull	5.98
41	47 Cap	HIP 107487	Inside the Hull	6
42	-	HIP 106938	Inside the Hull	6.07
43	155 G. Aqr	HIP 111171	Inside the Hull	6.139
44	128 G. Aqr	HIP 109984	Inside the Hull	6.143
45	-	HIP 111170	Inside the Hull	6.16
46	89 G. Aqr	HIP 107596	Inside the Hull	6.168
47	70 Aqr	HIP 112615	Inside the Hull	6.18
48	98 G. Aqr	HIP 108506	Inside the Hull	6.22
49	-	HIP 108144	Inside the Hull	6.23
50	-	HIP 111761	Inside the Hull	6.244
51	49 G. Aqr	HIP 104557	Inside the Hull	6.267
52	115 G. Aqr	HIP 109442	Inside the Hull	6.282
53	-	HIP 107750	Inside the Hull	6.298
54	-	HIP 111965	Inside the Hull	6.31
55	96 G. Aqr	HIP 108453	Inside the Hull	6.331
56	56 Aqr	HIP 111086	Inside the Hull	6.347
57	-	HIP 110091	Inside the Hull	6.379
58	58 Aqr	HIP 111200	Inside the Hull	6.381
59	121 G. Aqr	HIP 109647	Inside the Hull	6.4
60	152 G. Aqr	HIP 111066	Inside the Hull	6.4
61	67 Aqr	HIP 112179	Inside the Hull	6.405
62	-	HIP 112168	Inside the Hull	6.45
63	14 Aqr	HIP 105019	Inside the Hull	6.46
64	-	HR 8629	Inside the Hull	6.46

References

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