Takes place at the time of rice harvesting, fish from river. Houses and gardens are cleaned, fences white-washed, village roads and path repaired. Once enacted to remove evil spirits from the village and river. Bersih Desa has lost most of its ritualistic significance and now expresses gratitude to Dewi Sri. the rice goddes. 

Javanese people have a tradition to celebrate seven months of pregnancy. Procot, iwel-iwel,  rujak buah,  bubur merah, tumpeng and nasi golong. Habits that have been preserved for a long time. To realize human harmony with nature. 

The nature and beautiful cereal offering a distinctive cultural java around the site is the initial impression when entering the tomb of the Kings of Java in the past. Makam Raja-Raja Mataram Imogiri  the tomb complex is located in the hills of Imogiri, Bantul Yogyakarta. There is a belief on the part of the Java community is that the hills and mountains of high status and human closeness with God. For the cemetery complex remains a sacred precinct with limited permission for visitors to meet the requirements if you want to make a pilgrimage.

Panteism..

...sacred gate...

...rocky road..

Part of the annual celebration in my village is to visit the grave (ziarah kubur) on the afternoon before the ied mubarak ..

Kebontengah Graveyard

Ramadhan last sunset, the village streets turned into as the city.

..in the morning and bring food to the mosque for pray. ..

Carrying nourishment to the mosque

new dress

Hindu rituals in the temples of jolotundo, usually done on the day or evening. At a certain moment, done at night. Jolotundo Temple is a temple of the hindu period when jaya Jaya. This temple is associated with King Airlangga.The Jolotundo Temple in the old reports are sometimes called Jeluktondo is a sacred bathing place or baths. Bangunanini made entirely from stones, measuring 16,85 m X 13,52 m. aft the swimming attached on the Ridge with the way, such that it is taller than the building. From here it gets water shower-shower flows back into the pool.In the middle of the wall there are two-storey terrace overhanging into the middle of the pond on the left and right were also attached to the rear wall of the pool room. Booths this pool is surrounded by a wall, now lives in part and the packing is not regular anymore. On the terrace there is the central part of the climax of the first stone that serves as the fountain, stone supported by 16 conditioned relief. Already since the old stones sculptures reside partially, partly in the Museum Center.

Fresh water is always flowing

Pray after bath

Hindu Legends

THE MAHABHARATA

Sometimes called the Barata-Yuddha. Critics have called this ancient Indian poem a history because of its naturalistic descriptions. But it is also the finest, most comprehensive Indian epic. Containing fragments on Hindu meditation, as well as representing the quintessence of all philosophies among all the Sanskrit books. This epic poem is about a civil wat in the legendary state of Bharat in India which took place over 2500 years ago. The half real, half divine good-populated magical world of this great Hindu story has awakened the same awe in Indonesians as the legends and literature of ancient Rome and Greece awoke in Renaissance man. A truly monumental work (90,000 stanzas), it’s the longest single poem in word literature. No translations of this 20 volume epic (of 1000 pages each volume) is as yet correct or comprehensive enough. Pundits differ on authoritative commentary of giant work: Bharat Bhau Deep, written in Sanskrit by Neelkanthji Maharaj, out of print since 1933.

The Indonesian Version

Using the original Indian story as the prototype, the Mahabharata was composed on Java in the 10^th and 12^th Centuries by the order of Kings. For at least 1000 years in Indonesia, the struggle between Pandavas and the Kurawas has served as an abundant source of mythology and  inspiration for the arts and literature. Used as the central theme of wayang dramas, the story has been continuously re-worked, adapted and expanded to suit the needs of specific regional tastes. On Java and Bali it is performed as a shadow play and classical dance. In West Java, in wayang golek. Most Indonesian court poems were translated from the most popular episodes of this voluminous work. Ardjuna and Bima are favorites heroes. Ardjuna,  for his ability to charm and conquer women and for his superior power in combat, and the giant Bima (God of Wind) for his fearlessness and physical might. The enemy Korawas are always shown with monsterous shapes. Often the various heroes have different names according to the state in their lives, their activity, the name of the kingdom or tribe, father’s name, etc. which makes it confusing to follow each character. From Java the poem has penetrated into the literature of the outer Indonesian islands as well.

Christmas is the day of the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, born of Mary, in a manger in Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago. A bright star appears in the sky and guided the Magi to worship Jesus. The Magi are bringing offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Baby this is what will grow into the Saviour or Messiah to humanity. Christmas is one of the most important celebrations for reflection in our life.

Rengganis Top at Argopuro Mount

Including the mountain Argopuro hyang eastern mountain range that crosses the northern region of Probolinggo East Java until Banyuwangi. mountain Argopuro etymologically derived from the word meaning mountain and metered Puro which means a place of worship. Argopuro derived from the Javanese language. Ancient Javanese remains strong in the community around the foot of the mountain even though the religion of Islam has spread widely in eastern Java. Cult on the mountain is a form of homage to ancestors and nature conservation efforts through the religious system. Supposedly, the top is where funeral Argopuro Rengganis queen. One of the famous king in the old java.

True Sobriety   

People who perform the ritual at the mountain top, willing to walk with sufficient supplies. When he got on top they make offerings of money and ketupat. Diamond  rice (Ketupat) is rice wrapped in coconut leaves and has a shape in such a way. Diamond rice is a symbol of prosperity. Welfare can not be obtained from ourselves, but from respect for the universe.

Money for God

Diamond Rice (Katupat)

Many muslim woman view the veil as a mens to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want to? Modesty is a personal judgment call: some are comfortable in the smallest bikini while prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman herself should make that decision.

Bali is known as pulau dewata, exotic islands of nature and culture. The hindu religion and culture which are preserved in Bali to present a panoramic view that attracts many people to visit there. Hinduism is keeping the harmony of nature and man, good relations with nature means dealing with the Gods.

Holy Sculpture in front of Temple

United With The Soul of The Hard

Departing Worship