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Kumbha
Kumbha (Sanskrit: कुम्भ), that is a pot, a jar or a pitcher, in the context of Hinduism and Hindu mythology, is symbolic of the womb. It represents fertility, life, generative power of human beings and sustenance; and is generally associated with the mother goddesses, particularly Durga. In Hindu mythology and scriptures, several references are found of human beings born from Kumbha. A legend states that rishi Agastya was born out of a womb.In several religious ceremonies and rituals, Kumbhas (pots) filled with water and leaves and decorated with intricate motifs, including sometimes with ornaments, play an important role in ancient India. The ritual still survives in India.
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Kumbha
Kumbha (Sanskrit) Watering pot; the eleventh zodiacal sign, Aquarius. "When represented by numbers, the word is equivalent to 14. It can be easily perceived then that the division in question is intended to represent the 'Chaturdasa Bhuvanam,' or the 14 lokas spoken of in Sanskrit writings" (Subba Row, Theos 3:44).



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