Kamajaya - (Wayang Kulit)
| Title | Kamajaya - (Batara) - Mahabharata |
|---|---|
| Other names | Kama, Kumajaya, Asmara |
| Size | 50 cm |
| Personal data | Bathara Kamajaya is the son of Semar (Hyang Ismaya). He is the God of love and is very beautiful. Kamajaya is married to Dewi Kamaratih, the daughter of Sang Hyang Resi Soma. This goddess is a kind of angel who is very beautiful. Kamajaya and Kamaratih are never separated. |
| Appearance | Sang Hyang Kamajaya has stitched eyes, a sharp nose, and black teeth because of scales. Dressed like a God, but on the head it looks like a knight. |
| Collection | Private collection |
Kamajaya – (Batara) – Mahabharata
Kamajaya is from the heavens of Cakra Kembang. He is the god of masculinity, characterized by his dashing good looks.
The story behind the birth of Arjuna starts, because King Pandhu Dewanata has a health problem which makes him impotent. Dewi Kunthi Talibrata (his wife) really wants children, and decides to take matters into her own hands. She uses her magical chant Sastra Kunta Lepasing Rasa to invite Bathara Kamajaya to earth, where they meet and make love. Soon after this a baby is born as handsome as Bathara Kamajaya: his name is Arjuna.
Bathara Kamajaya and Bathari Kamaratih always guard the safety of humanity in this world, especially the Pendawa family. Kamajaya is even called the God of Arjuna, because he loves Arjuna very much.
In the Cekel Indralaya play, Arjuna becomes a priest and Kamajaya comes to Dwarawati disguised as Arjuna to oppose the Korawa who will come to seduce Dewi Wara Sumbadra, Arjuna's wife.
According to Javanese beliefs, when a woman is pregnant for the first time and a seven-month pregnancy celebration is held (Javanese: mitoni), an ivory coconut with a picture of Kamajaya and Kamaratih is also presented with the hope that it will receive blessings from the God and Goddess. Kamajaya resides in Cakrakembang, a special place for Kamajaya and Kamaratih.
Source: History of Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka – 1982
