Kumbha
Sign in to saveA kumbha () is a type of pottery in India. Traditionally, it is made by Kumbhars, also known as Prajapatis.
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- The goddess Ganga shown with a kumbha (a full vase)
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A kumbha () is a type of pottery in India. Traditionally, it is made by Kumbhars, also known as Prajapatis.
In the context of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology, the kumbha symbolises the womb. It represents fertility, life, generative power of human beings and sustenance and is generally associated with devis, particularly Ganga.
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