Gaja - Revision history

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	[[Category:Indonesia]] [[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:IAU-Star Name]]		[[Category:Indonesia]] [[Category:Southeast Asian]] [[Category:Asian]] [[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:IAU-Star Name]]
	[[Category:Balinese]] [[Category:Tau]]		[[Category:Balinese]] [[Category:Tau]]

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	==Cultural Beliefs==		==Cultural Beliefs==
	===Numerology (Neptu/Urip)===		===Numerology (Neptu/Urip)===
	Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) has a value of 5 and Paing (in pancawara) has a value of 9. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 14.<ref name=":0">Tim Kajian Palelintangan, “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.</ref>		Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) has a value of 5 and Paing (in pancawara) has a value of 9. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 14.<ref name=":0">Palelintangan Museum Study Team (Tim Kajian Palelintangan Museum), “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.</ref>
	===Astrological Characteristics===		===Astrological Characteristics===
	Authoritative, have supernatural powers, can get rich quickly, have a long life, have many children, but unfortunately they find it very difficult to accept criticism from others and are too firm in their positions.<ref name=":0" />		Authoritative, have supernatural powers, can get rich quickly, have a long life, have many children, but unfortunately they find it very difficult to accept criticism from others and are too firm in their positions.<ref name=":0" />

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	[[File:LintangGAJA.jpg\|thumb\|Lintang Gajah in the cloth (CC-BY UPTD Museum Bali Inventary no. 09.752)]]		[[File:LintangGAJA.jpg\|thumb\|Lintang Gajah in the cloth (CC-BY UPTD Museum Bali Inventary no. 09.752)]]
			[[File:Gaja profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg\|thumb\|Gaja profile Card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU-WGSN).]]
	[[File:Gadjah.png\|thumb\|Lintang Gadjah in lontar Prasi Palelintangan (CC-BY Alfred Maaß, (1929), Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen)]]		[[File:Gadjah.png\|thumb\|Lintang Gadjah in lontar Prasi Palelintangan (CC-BY Alfred Maaß, (1929), Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen)]]
	[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]		[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]
			[[File:Gaja stickfigure SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg\|thumb\|Gaja stick figure (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU-WGSN).]]
	[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]		[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]
	Gaja is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gaja is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gaja means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>		Gaja is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gaja is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gaja means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>
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	In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star Tau Tauri or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.		In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star Tau Tauri or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.

	February 2026, the name Gaja was adopted for the star τ Tauri ([https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=tau+Tau&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) in [[Taurus]].		February 2026, the name Gaja was adopted for the star τ Tauri ([https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=tau+Tau&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) in [[Taurus]]. <gallery>
			File:Gaja profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg\|Gaja profile Card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU-WGSN).
			File:Gaja stickfigure SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg\|Gaja stick figure (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU-WGSN).
			</gallery>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==		== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==

	In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star ~~tau~~ Tau or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.		In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star Tau Tauri or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.

	February 2026, the name Gaja was adopted for the star τ Tauri ([https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=tau+Tau&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) in [[Taurus]].		February 2026, the name Gaja was adopted for the star τ Tauri ([https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=tau+Tau&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) in [[Taurus]].

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			{{DISPLAYTITLE: Gaja (गज)}}
	Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}		Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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	In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star tau Tau or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.		In November 2025, it has been proposed to use the name "Gaja" for a star in the area to preserve the Balinese heritage. The star tau Tau or HIP 21881 is in the tusk which was selected because they are considered sacred objects (rerajahan, pratima, or royal heirlooms) that have sacred values, authority, and spiritual protection. Elephant tusks are treated as sarwa sato suci, namely parts of the animal's body that are considered to have magical powers or taksu. In addition, Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk (ekadanta), and tusks become a symbol of self-sacrifice for knowledge, power, and wisdom. Constellation Gajah is mentioned in Palelintangan Prasi, dating roughly 700 CE, and is still used in Bali.

			February 2026, the name Gaja was adopted for the star τ Tauri ([https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=tau+Tau&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) in [[Taurus]].

	== References ==		== References ==

Sushoff at 06:28, 22 February 2026

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	[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]		[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]
	[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]		[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]
	Gaja is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gaja is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang ~~gajah~~ means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>		Gaja is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gaja is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gaja means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==

Sushoff at 06:25, 22 February 2026

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	[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]		[[File:Stellarium-20250917-125457465.png\|thumb\|Balinese constellation: Gajah (an elephant), re-drawn by Jessica Gullberg for the planetarium software Stellarium (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula & Jessica Gullberg)]]
	[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]		[[File:Borobudur-Temple-Park Elephant-cage-01.jpg\|thumb\|Borobudur temple Park, Indonesia: A male elephant at Borobudur Elephant Cage (photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas").]]
	~~Gajah~~ is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of ~~gajah~~ is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gajah means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>		Gaja is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of gaja is found in intersection of Rědite (Sunday, in saptawara) and Paing, the second day in the five-day cycle (pancawara) of market days in a series of palelintangan. Lintang gajah means an elephant constellation.<ref name=":1">Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in ''Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928'', 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref>

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
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	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===

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