5 Death Traditions There's Only in Indonesia

Indonesia has many unique traditions, including the matter of death. Different tribes and regions, different traditions of death again. 5 Tradition death, for example, only in Indonesia.

The following 5 deaths traditions that only exist in Indonesia:

1. Are not burying the body (Bangli, Bali)

If the majority of Balinese ritual Ngaben when someone's death, another case with the citizens of Bangli regency. They let the bones scattered at cemetery Trunyan, which are on one side of Lake Batur.

Although the bones lying in many places, there was no smell of carrion smell. This is because Taru incense, trees so the origin of the name Trunyan. That said, the root of the tree which spread to the corners of the cemetery Trunyan eliminate the smell of dead bodies.

2. Rambu Solo (Toraja, South Sulawesi)

Rambu Solo is a typical funeral Tribe Toraja, South Sulawesi. It was a party that was held as a mark of tribute to the deceased had gone. After passing a series of events, the corpse was carried to the tomb using Tongkonan located in cliffs and caves.

In Rambu ceremony, made ​​wooden dolls that deliberately similar to the person who died. Doll was then placed in the cliff, near the corpse.

3. Brobosan (East Java)

Brobosan is the usual funeral societies of East Java. All members of the family of the late run around the bottom of the coffin with the body removed.

They do this in honor and memory of lifetime. They circled coffin 3 times, before being taken to the grave.

4. Saur Matua (North Sumatra)

Saur Matua is a memorial service conducted Batak society. The ceremony is only performed when the children of the deceased had been married entirely. Saur Matua done as a tribute for the late has been successfully educating their child to marry.

If the deceased is usually hand placed across his chest, another case with Saur Matua. This particular ritual, hands placed at his sides late.

5. Ngaben (Bali)

Cremation ceremonies practiced by Hindus and Chinese communities. In Bali, cremation or incineration is called Ngaben. What distinguishes Ngaben with cremation ceremony is a series of processions and other rituals, including the 'Bade' and 'Ox'.

'Bade' and 'Ox' is made of wood, colorful paper, and other materials. 'Bade' and 'cow' is a place that remains will be cremated.

The grandeur amazed Largest Hindu Temple in Indonesia

One of the destinations that you must visit when traveling to the city of Yogyakarta is the Prambanan Temple. Decorated temple area parks greenery. Get ready to be amazed by the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia.

Prambanan in Yogyakarta is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. His greatness was followed by the grandeur and charm endlessly captivating world traveler . Although old , his charm has not faded .

To see the main temple, when it was no restoration project that turns lining up and wearing a safety helmet. However, it did not reduce the visitors to see the enthusiasm and extensible is the largest temple in the middle of the Prambanan area.

When evening arrived, time to go home. Just info, Prambanan district closed at 4 pm and visitors will be notified via loudspeakers scattered in the temple area.

Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta is famous for its beauty and also love Jonggrang legend . The legend tells of rejection Jonggrang to Bondowoso , emotionally draining .

If you are visiting Yogyakarta , sempatkanlah visit Prambanan temple . The temple is located 17 kilometers from Yogyakarta city center . Prambanan temple is a Hindu temple built in the 10th century and has a very beautiful architecture . Not only that, the story of the legendary Jonggrang you can see when surrounding Prambanan temple with a tour guide .

The distance is only about 45 minutes from the city of Yogyakarta. The location is very beautiful and comfortable. For admission, charged Rp 30 thousand per person. Inside the temple complex of Prambanan, we can see many temples.

The legend mentions in ancient times , in the Kingdom of Boko there Prambanan . This kingdom is very well known for having his beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang . Until one day , out of the kingdom Bondowoso Pengging Boko attacked and occupied the palace . Bondowoso is a gallant knight and famous for its miracle . All the soldiers made ​​royal palace Boko knees .

Residence at the time of Boko palace , admiring Bandung desperately Jonggrang . Beauty and elegance make Bondowoso heart melted . Without thinking big , marry Bondowoso Jonggrang to be his wife . However , when it Jonggrang can not deny the request because the area has fallen into the hands of Bondowoso .

Finally , dipersetujuilah the request on one condition . Roro Jonggrang Bondowoso ordered to build a temple for him 1,000 for one night . Bondowoso approve the request and immediately implement them . With his magic power , Bondowoso ask the genie to help build 1,000 temples .

Jonggrang not stay silent , from the beginning he did not like to Bondowoso who had occupied his kingdom . Sage called the women around the kingdom , to carry out his mission in a foiled Bondowoso . Before dawn , Jonggrang and some women are burning straw and pounding rice . It is as though it signifies the coming morning .

The genie gave it up because he thought dawn had arrived , and then they report it to Bondowoso . Before long , he called Jonggrang to count the number of temples that have been built . Once calculated , there are only 999 temples and forcing Jonggrang Bondowoso to surrender . Apparently, Bondowoso upset and angry , because he felt he had toyed by Jonggrang . In an instant in his magic Jonggrang into stone , which is a temple in Prambanan 1,000 th .

Now , the statue Jonggrang you can see directly at Prambanan . The legend is very touching , you can feel when you see the temples at Prambanan is a silent witness to the legend . Pay a visit to Prambanan and hayatilah story of Jonggrang .