Let’s talk about Bromo Mountain.
Attention please!oke, Assalamualaikum Wr.Wb. As you know, I’m Aini.I would like to talk about Bromo Mountain. I have two points to talk. First, I will talk about the Yadnya Kasada ceremony in bromo mountain and I will talk about interesting place in Bromo Mountain. If you have anyquestion, you can ask me at the end. Oke deal?
Let’s begin by the Yadnya Kasada in bromo mountain, the Kasada ceremony (also Kasada) is held every year at the full moon of the 12th month of the Tenggerese calendar and it is the most demonstrable Tenggerese religious ceremony. The Tenggerese invoke the approval of the gods to ensure a successful harvest, to be spared from any natural calamities and to be cured of disease.the Tenggerese make the journey to Mount Bromo to make offerings of rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers and livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the volcano's caldera. the Tenggerese will congregate at Pura Luhur Poten to ask for blessings from Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and God of Mahameru (Mount Semeru). The origin of the ritual lies in the 15th century legend where a princess named Roro Anteng started the principality of Tengger with her husband, Joko Seger. The couple were childless and therefore beseeched the assistance of the mountain gods. The gods granted them 24 children but stipulated that the 25th child, named Kesuma, must be thrown into the volcano as human sacrifice. The gods' request was implemented. The tradition of throwing sacrifices into the volcano to appease these ancient deities continues today and called Yadnya Kasada ceremony. That’s all have to say about the Yadnya Kasada.
Now we’ll move on to Interesting places in bromo mountain. First, Pananjakan Mount at 2,770m is not exactly a volcano. Rather, it is a popular view point for the unearthly view of the massive Tengger Caldera. At such height, the early morning air can be bitterly cold. Regular visitors visiting this area since the early days with the aim of seeing the rising sun. Pananjakan mount is the best place to see a sunrise in Bromo mountain.
Second, Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand" (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The sea of sand which is for about 10 km ². Arid areas filled with sand and only a little overgrown with dried grasses. Gust of wind, making the sand fly and can be difficult for you to breathe. You can ride a pony or ride jeep to explore the sea of send of bromo mountain.
Third, Crater of bromo mount . Mount Bromo has a crater with a diameter of ± 800 meters (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the center of the crater of Bromo. To see the crater of Mount Bromo up the steps that amounted to 250 At the top rung of the high Bromo 2392 m above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo who smoke.
Fourth, Hindu temple called Pura Luhur Poten. This location in the sea of send. The temple holds a significant importance to the Tenggerese scatter across the mountainous villages such as Ngadisari, Wonokitri, Ngadas, Argosari, Ranu Prani, Ledok Ombo and Wonokerso. The major difference between this temple with the Balinese ones are the type of stones and building materials. Pura Luhur Poten uses natural black stones from volcanoes nearby, while Balinese temples mostly made from red bricks.
And the end, Madakari Waterfall. This spectacular waterfall lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger range. According to locals the name is taken from a story in antiquity, is said Patih Gajah Mada spend the end with a meditation on this tejun water. The story is supported by the statue of Gajah Mada in the parking area.The water has cascades from the dense forest above. The primary attraction is its natural environment that is encircled by 7 waterfalls and caves. The facilities, which are available, include; parking lot, food stalls, resting place and security post. The fatigue and exhaustion one undergoes from climbing the peak of Bromo, would immediately gone after getting a bathe with the holy Tirta Sewana. So much for an interesting places in bromo mountain.
So let me summerize what I’ve said. We have talked about the Yadnya Kasada in Bromo mountain and interestig place in bromo mountain.Some points that I can conclude is that. First, Yadnya Kasada ceremony is important for Tenggerese and also bromo mountain is an interesting to visit. Many thanks for your attentions, do you have any questions?
