According to the people's belief it used to be the meeting place between the kings who reigned Mataram kingdom and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Every year, on the 30 th day of the Javanese month, " Rejeb ", ( its consideration is based on the rotation of the moon when it revolves giving of offerings to the Queen of the south-sea is held on the shore of Parangkusumo, coincided with the commemoration of the inauguration of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, Flowers, food, clothes, cutting the Sultan's nails and hair, will be thrown in to the water of the Indian Ocean. Every night, especially every Friday and Tuesday Klimon ( according to the Javanese calendar ), many people come to visit the rest house built on this place to meditate and to get spiritual tranquillity. The legends say that the rocks resulted from a post volcanic activity found at Parangkusumo used to be the place where Panembahan Senopati and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul sat confering on special occasions
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Jumat, 08 Juli 2011
PARANGKUSUMO
Kamis, 08 Juli 2010
SENDANGSONO
Sendangsono lies on the slope of Menoreh mountain range, Kulon Progo Regency, some 40 kilometers north-west of Yogyakarta. The word " Sendang " means a spring whereas " Sono " is the name of giant tree. Thus, Sendangsono means a spring under a Sono tree. It is considered to be the holy place for the Catholics, and it can be regarded as the Lourdes of South-east Asia. During May and October, the Holy Marie, Queen of Heaven.
Thousands of people from many different regions of Indonesia and even from abroad visit Sendangsono making their pilgrimage. From the main road they have to make their way on foot up the hill through a narrow path for about 3 kilometers until they come to Promasan church. The next 2 kilometers path between Promasan up to Sendangsono complex, is called the " Crucifixion Path " where people either individually or in groups wili pray the rosary along this path. At Sendangsono they take some water from the spring, put into bottles or other containers, place them under the statue of Holy Marie, and by the glimmering light of hundreds of candles they solemnly say their prayers to flority God the Almighty through Holy
The offering from the Yogyakarta palace consists a food, cutting of fingernails and hair of Sri Sultan which is thrown to the South Sea or Indian Ocean. The offering is intended to be presented to the Goddess of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. It is hoped by performing the ceremony the King and the people of Yogyakarta get their welfare. The same ceremony is also held on the top of mount Merapi and Lamu.
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KOTA GEDE ROYAL CEMETERY
Kota Gede which is often called Sargede lies about five kilometers south east of Yogyakarta. In that cemetery complex one can still visit the cemetery of the Mataram kings like Sutowijoyo or Ngabei Loring Pasar, the founder of the Mataram Kingdom, who was then called Panembahan Senopati. There is also the unique tomb of Ki Ageng Mangir. He was Panembahan Senopati son in law and his enemy at the same time. His dead body was buried half inside of the special area for kings and his families, and half of his body was buried outside of the complex, there is a stone called " Watu Gilang ", a stone on which Panembahan Senopati smashed the head of Ki Ageng Mangir to dead.
Those who want to go inside the cemetery have to wear traditional clothes that one can hire at the place. Kota Gede Royal cemetery open on Monday at. 10.00 am - 12.00 am, and Friday at 01.30 pm. - 04.00 pm. In addition to the cemetery, there are also graceful gates, a pond full of Clarius Melanodermas and a yellow turtle. This turtle is hundred years of age and people believe it as a sacred miraculous turtle.
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Sabtu, 21 November 2009
Pakualaman Tourism
This principality was given its own territory, consisting of 4.000 cacah at Pajang, Bagelan, westward of Yogya and an area located between rivers Progo and Bogowonto, in Adikarto Region, western Yogya.
The 5,4238 ha palace compound reflects a strong center of Javanese culture. The architect of this Puro was K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam I himself, who was an expert in culture and literature. Before entering the palace, one should cross the square, by passing :The main 'Wiworo Kusumo' gate (1), here stands elegantly the Joglo style of Pakualaman mansion (the complete words are "Wiworo Kusumo Winayang Reko" means safety, justice and freedom). In the front part is a 'kuncungan' (canopy) then the front hall called Pendopo (2) or Bangsal Utomo 'Sewotomo' with its four main pillars in the center. These pillars are from special jati/teak wood from the village of Karang Asem, Paliyan, Gunung Kidul, south of Yogya. These jati woods are also used for the Ndalem (main house) as well as for the king's throne consists of two beautiful carved chairs and a large round table. In the front corner of the Pendopo, slendro and pelog sets of gamelan (Javanese music instrument) by the name of Kyai Kebogiro (3) is being played for Uyon-uyon (symphony) at every Sunday Pon (one in every 35 days). The name of the Uyon-uyon is Murio Raras, meaning in search of harmonious life. On Monday and Thursday court dance training is practiced. All pillars in the pendopo are beautifully carved and painted. Huge crystal lamps are hanging on the ceiling.
In the corner of the Pendopo is a room called 'Chinese Room' (4), where collections of Chinese antique wares are stored. In the left corner is the king's office, is called the 'Srikaya room' (5). The space between these two rooms nicely decorated and furnished matching with glorious circumstances at the palace.
Further inside in the large main house Dalem Ageng Proboyekso (6). The most important part of this building is the Pasren (7), complete with its accessories and two statues of Loro Blonyo (man and woman) stand in front of the Pasren room, and the Pusaka (heirlooms) room. This place symbolizing the holy and well prosperous life of Pakualaman principality.
In the left side is dressing room (8) and the right side is the bedroom (9). Flanked the dalem Proboyekso is Gondok Wetan (10) (east pavilions) and Gondok Kulon (11) (west pavilions), where some families live.
The Seworenggo hall (12) is in the back of the dalem. It's a waiting hall and a place for gathering. The heirlooms cleansing took place also in this hall.
Further north, there is the Maerakaca building (13) (glass walled building). It is a place of pleasure, the favorite site of the late K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam VII and his wife.
A Gandaria tree (14) stands right in the middle of the spacious backyard. It is a place for doing meditation. Separated by a wall fence, it was the back castle. In the old days was the office of Pakualaman army (15) (legionaries). There are two gates here, namely the west gate and the north gate (now it is closed). In this back section there are schools; a kindergarten and two Elementary Schools.
The family tree, showing K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam I, as the son of Sultan Hamengku Buwono I and the descendant of king Brawijaya V of Majapahit Kingdom, and his mother Princess Srenggorowati was also a descendant of King Brawijaya V.
There are pictures of Sri Paku Alam II to VIII, some snapshots of the present king's activities.
Political agreements with British and Dutch rulers to mark the establishment of Pakualaman Principality.
The king attributes :
Umbrella Tlacap, symbolizing the great king - the ruler.
Rebab/violin by the name of Kyai Tandhasih, a gift from Sri Mangkunegoro VII, Symbolizing the beginning and end of life. The throne attributes :
Two sets of chairs and one round table.
One sets of Cepuri (cups for betel leaves), used to welcome guests by offering betel leaves and its ingredients.
Two pieces of Kecohan (jug for saliva spitting betel chewing), means a king should keep his promise and friendship is based upon mutual respect.
Umbrella "bhavad', symbolizing the king as the center of power and wisdom.
Umbrella 'Tunggul naga', the three - tiered - umbrella, symbolizing the perfect life of king to protect his people with knowledge, wisdom and justice.
The spears of Trisula, Jebeng and Cis Trisula : the philosophical culture of a state should be :The people are having good conduct, polite and soft-spoken, the king rules justly and wisely. A warrior should not only be brave in battlefield, but should know also a good war strategy. The dragon design of the spear means prosperity and welfare with power to resist black magic.
The second room display among other:Old weapons during Dutch colonial time, keris and spears, swords, court-dresses, etc.
The third room exhibits Pakualaman court carriages, such as Kyai Manik Kumolo, a gift from Thomas Raffles. Kyai Roro Kumenyar, a gift from Sri Paku Buwono X, etc. The museum is opened to public on Tuesday and Thursday from 09.00 t0 12.00 am.
The mosque (17)It was built during the reign of Sri Paku Alam II, as shown by the stone inscriptions in Javanese and Arabic.
The Purworetno Building (18).A beautiful pavillion, located in the right side of the pendopo, it is a gift from Sri Paku Buwono X of Surakarta to his son in law, Sri Paku Alam VII. Sri Paku Buwono X stayed here when he visited Yogyakarta.The Library (19)To the west of Pendopo is the court library with precious collection of Javanese classical books including the popular book, Serat Dharma Wirayat' a masterpiece of Sri Paku Alam III. The library is opened to public on Monday and Thursday, from 09.00 to 12.00 am. The Traditional EventsThe Puro held regularly the important traditional events, such as;
The Garebeg Ceremony.Click here to see the article of Garebeg Procession!
Offering Ceremony on Glagah Beach, West of Yogya.
Heirlooms/pusaka cleansing in the Javanese month of Suro.
The birthday of Sri Paku Alam VIII on the 29th of Javanese Maulud.
The joint exhibition of Karaton's ancient heirlooms in Karaton of Yogyakarta, at every Sekaten Fairs.Except those above regular events, the Puro sometime performs other events, such as;
Rajawedha (king's offering) to the South Sea, Merapi Mountain, Lawu Mountain, Pangrango Mountain (west Java).
Javanese Traditional fashion shows, etc.
K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam IX
The Puro Pakualaman remains faithful to the holy ancestor's culture, tradition, and way of life and thinking of Mataram Kingdom. Although there are four kingdoms in Yogya and Solo nowadays, but they have one same root - Mataram.The philosophical principles govern the Puro is the philosophy of Sastro Gending (sastro means knowledge, gending is gamelan's melody) created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo. In short, Sastro Gending teaches people to conduct properly, has to walk in the right path. It is the basic law of life and state, the great tradition that protects people in its way to carry out the essence of life.
Arjuna WiwahaThe wayang (leather puppet) story of Arjuna Wiwaha is very popular also in Puro Pakualaman, as it contains the philosophical lesson of Pasopati (Arjuna, after doing a strong meditation received a sacred powerful arrow heirloom - the Pasopati, from God Guru). With this arrow, he could kill the ogre giant king, Niwatakawaca (nir : none, watak : behavior or mind, kawaca : could be read). Symbolically it means 'there is no human mind which could not be read by pasopati. A leader should posses the ability of Pasopati to build a good in orderly society.
The present leader of Puro Pakualaman is the 90 (ninety) years old K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam VIII, fighter of the Indonesia independence, holder of several medals of merit. At the same time, he is the Acting Governor of Yogyakarta Special Region.
Imogiri
Imogiri (also Imagiri) is a royal graveyard complex in Yogyakarta, in south-central Java, Indonesia, as well as a modern village located near the graveyard in Bantul regency. Imogiri is a traditional resting place for the royalty of central Java, including many rulers of the Sultanate of Mataram and of the current houses of Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name Imagiri is derived from Sanskrit Himagiri, which means 'mountain of snow'. The latter is another name for Himalaya.
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Villa Imogiri
Villa Imogiri offers the highest levels of privacy and supreme luxury within a setting of breathtaking vistas and beautiful gardens scented with frangipani, hibiscus, orchids and bougainvillaea.
The estate's name, Imogiri (Mountain of Mist) is derived from the beautiful and ancient place in Java chosen by the Imperial family as the eternal Royal resting place: a place closer to heaven than to earth.
Carefully integrated within terraced rice fields festooned with mature coconut trees, the Villa Imogiri estate comprises five primary Balinese-styled pavilions, brilliantly designed to capture the spiritual essence and magnificent vistas that abound the property Villa Imogiri was conceived as an alternative for that special group of discerning travellers who seek the privacy of a residence with expectations of all the comforts and services offered by an exclusive five-star hotel. At Villa Imogiri the guest party of six have the exclusive use of the entire estate.
Created after the style of the great water palaces of Bali, the architecturally designed estate features three luxury guest villas. Two villas are located at either end of the imposing thatched–roofed lounge pavilion that spans the full width of the property. This building is surrounded by water and appears to be floating on an 850 square metre reflecting pond adorned with colourful lotus blossoms
Kota Gede
Kota Gede also known as Pasar Gede - is the site of the remains of a palace Kraton of the late 1500s and early 1600s for the rulers of Mataram.
Legend and myth surround much of the information available for the time the palace was intact, and only the Kota Gede Royal Graveyard (precursor to Imogiri) and a few small sections of wall of the palace remain.
In the expansion of the city of Yogyakarta in the late twentieth century, Kota Gede is merely a suburb within the city. At the time of Indonesian independence in the 1940s and after considerable publicity was given to the silver workers within this locality.
The name of the location in higher more respectful level (Kromo) Javanese is Pasar Gede.
The Royal Graveyard holds important graves that trace connections of Mataram with earlier kingdoms, and the placement of the graves within the covered area of the graveyard can be considered as a physical representation of 'silsilah' or genealogy of the rulers and their progenitors. It is guarded and maintained by Juru Kunci who are employed by the two palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
In the twentieth century the location became synonymous with silver workers and traders.
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