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

DEmax	DEmin	RAmax	RAmin	area / °²	total number of stars
-0.01996465	-15.82081957	-311.9189566	-343.6625261		62

HIP 102618, HIP 103045, HIP 103401, HIP 104459, HIP 104557, HIP 105019, HIP 105574, HIP 105761, HIP 106278, HIP 106592, HIP 106786, HIP 106938, HIP 107382, HIP 107487, HIP 107517, HIP 107596, HIP 107750, HIP 108102, HIP 108144, HIP 108453, HIP 108506, HIP 108868, HIP 108874, HIP 108991, HIP 109074, HIP 109139, HIP 109442, HIP 109466, HIP 109472, HIP 109647, HIP 109984, HIP 110000, HIP 110003, HIP 110009, HIP 110023, HIP 110091, HIP 110179, HIP 110273, HIP 110395, HIP 110532, HIP 110578, HIP 110602, HIP 110960, HIP 111066, HIP 111086, HIP 111123, HIP 111170, HIP 111171, HIP 111200, HIP 111394, HIP 111497, HIP 111710, HIP 111761, HIP 111965, HIP 112168, HIP 112179, HIP 112542, HIP 112615, HIP 112716, HIP 112961, HIP 113031, HIP 113136

References

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