Kumuda could be interpreted as the eight-leafed nymphaea lotus in Candi Borobudur, representing the jewel of lotus or the notion of perfection. That's mean a man should occupy his mind with spiritual perfection and free it from narrow minded and selfish manners. Circling the Kumuda center representing the jewel in lotus. Welfare, happiness, peace and eternity. K.G.P.A.A Mangkoenagoro IX had instructed the renovation at these ornaments and completed in September 1993.
Javanese architecture is recognized as simple but elegant.
The traditional and sacred ceremonies are performed here. Sri Mangkoenagoro VII was a collector of ancient goods and valuable arts. There are also magnificent collection of masks from various Indonesian parts, a series of royal portraits and book collection of classical works by Mangkoenagoro Princes, the famous book for Javanese philosophy is Wedotomo . The interior of the great house is excellent. In the central of the house there is a krobongan, a special room used for a newly married couples, flanked with two statues - one man and one woman in front of the krobongan, on the right and left side, called Loro Blonyo, symbolizing well being.