Yadnya Kasada – Tradition Tengger Tribe

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21 Agustus 2024

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Yadnya Kasada is a ceremony tradition that done by the community Tengger tribe around Bromo Mountain east java. ceremony this has history the rich and rooted in lagend Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.

Origin and legend

Legend Roro Anteng and Joko Seger is the basis of the Yadnya Kasada ceremony. According to the story, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were a couple who begged the gods for a child after years of marriage without children. The gods granted their request on the condition that they sacrifice their youngest child to the crater of Mount Bromo.

After having 25 children, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger reluctantly fulfilled their vow and sacrificed their youngest child to the crater. Since then, the Tengger people have performed the Yadnya Kasada ceremony as a form of respect and a request for blessings.

ongkek

Sesaji Ongkek is an important part of the Yadnya Kasada ceremony performed by the Tengger people around Mount Bromo. This offering is in the form of offerings placed in a special container called “ongkek” and then thrown into the crater of Mount Bromo as a form of respect and a request for blessings.

There are conditions for making ongkek for the Tengger tribe.

Making ongkek for the Yadnya Kasada ceremony requires several requirements and processes that must be met. Here are some of the main requirements in making ongkek:

Ingredients:

Products: Vegetables, fruits, tubers, and other agricultural products such as potatoes, onions, coconuts, and bananas.
Livestock: Chickens or goats as offerings.
Money: As a symbol of sustenance and prosperity.
Flowers and Cloth: To decorate the ongkek and add to the beauty of the offerings.

Making Process:

Mutual Cooperation: Making ongkek is done through mutual cooperation by the village community, usually in the yard of the village head or traditional elders.
Supporting Pillars: The crops are arranged using bamboo supporting pillars so that they are neat and curved like a gate.

Village Condition:

Clean and Holy: The village must be clean and holy, meaning that no residents have died before Yadnya Kasada. If a resident dies, the village cannot make ongkek or offer its gratitude.

Philosophical Meaning:

Tandur Tuwuh: The philosophy contained in ongkek is Tandur Tuwuh, which symbolizes gratitude and blessings for the abundant harvest for one year.

After the ongkek is finished being made, this offering will be taken to Pura Luhur Poten for a ceremony and joint prayer, then taken to the crater of Mount Bromo to be floated.

The Yadnya Kasada procession is a series of traditional ceremonies carried out by the Tengger people around Mount Bromo. The main stages in the Yadnya Kasada procession:

Taking Holy Water: The procession begins with taking holy water from a spring on Mount Widodaren. This holy water is used in various purification rituals during the ceremonies.

Opening Ceremony: This ceremony is opened by the committee and attended by all elements of society and the local government. The opening ceremony is usually accompanied by a dance performance depicting the story of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.

Ritual at Pura Luhur Poten: The main ceremony is held at Pura Luhur Poten, which is located at the foot of Mount Bromo. Here, the traditional shaman leads prayers and recital of religious hymns, and purifies the places of worship.

Peak Ceremony: At the peak of the ceremony, the Tengger people bring ongkek offerings containing agricultural products, livestock, money, and flowers. These offerings are then thrown into the crater of Mount Bromo as a form of gratitude and a request for blessings.

my story

A long night with quite cold air while taking part in the floating procession at the Bromo crater Those who brought offerings walked very quickly and were followed by the congregation towards the crater. I walked slowly because I wanted to take pictures of the activities in the morning so that I could get good photos at the top of Mount Bromo. I was sure I would get interesting activities and moments in the morning.

The moments I got were like prayer rituals, throwing offerings, fighting over offerings on the edge of the Bromo crater and taking a portrait photo of the Tengger tribe.