History Tengger tribe | Indonesia

Hindu Tengger tribe living in the area of ​​Mount Bromo, East Java. There are many meanings of the word Tengger conceived. Etymologically, Tengger means standing upright, still without moving (Java). When associated with customs and beliefs, meaning perch is tengering nobility. That is a sign that people own nobility. Other meanings are: the mountains. Tengger was located on the slopes of the mountains and the Tengger Semeru. There is also a perch association with the public about the myth of marital embryo occupants Tengger region, namely Rara Anteng and Joko Seger.

Rara saga Anteng and Jaka Seger

Once, in ancient times, there was a princess consort of King UB with Majapahit Kingdom. His name is Rara Anteng. As the situation deteriorated kingdom, Rara Anteng looking for a safer place to live. He and his punggawanya go to the Tengger Mountains. In the village Krajan, he stopped the tiger, then proceeded to Pananjakan. He settled in Pananjakan and started farming. Rara Anteng later adopted by Rishi Dadap, a priest who lived in the mountains of Bromo.

Meanwhile, Kediri also messed up as a result of the political situation in Majapahit. Joko Seger, the son of a Brahmin, exiled to a village Kedawung while looking for his uncle who lives near Mount Bromo. In this village, Joko Seger get the people who settled in Pananjakan Majapahit. Joko Seger Pananjakan went on his way up.

Joko Seger lost and met immediate Rara Anteng him to his residence. Arriving at his home, Rara Anteng accused have committed an affair with Joko Seger by pinisepuhnya. Joko Seger defend Rara Anteng and stated it was not true, then apply for the girl. Application was received. Resi White Dadap validate their marriage.

It's been eight years of marriage, but they also did not have children. They imprisoned 6 years and every year changing direction. Sang Hyang Widi Wasa respond to their meditation. From the top of Mount Bromo out bursts of light which is then infiltrated into the soul Rara Anteng and Joko Seger. There pawisik they will be blessed with children, but the last child to be sacrificed in the crater of Mount Bromo.

This couple blessed with 25 children fit their application, because the Tengger people very little. Last son named R Kusuma.

Years later Mount Bromo issued flame as a sign of promise must be kept. The husband and wife was not willing to sacrifice their youngest child. R Kusuma then hidden around the village Ngadas. But the flame was arrived at Ngadas. R Kusuma then went to the crater of Mount Bromo. From the sound of R Kusuma crater so that his brothers live in harmony. He was willing to sacrifice as a representative of his friends and the local community. He says, every 14 Kesada,'m tribute crops. Another story suggests brothers keeper R Kusuma be other places.

Now the ceremony known as the Kesada. In Kesada ceremony, the shaman always narrates the story of Joko Seger - Rara Anteng.