Not many people know the exotic nature in the hills area Temanggung town. Not many were interested in this piece of tangible history of the ancient Javanese buildings and inscriptions, a sign that always invites a dialogue with the past.
We entered a building that resembles an old gate of the temple and the architectural style of heritage buildings like the Majapahit kingdom in Mojokerto, East Java. The place is located in the region rather flat, covered with large trees. One or two watching the ape-like approach.
That is the main gateway to the Jumprit Bannerman, purified spring water. Air Banner (senang, springs) is a blessing of water taken by the priests for ritual use in ceremonies at the Trisuci Vesak Borobudur Temple. Bannerman that never dry also “fill” the Progo River.
The road to banners shade and quiet. Approximately 30 meters from the main gate stands a statue of Hanuman (monkey magic in the story of the Ramayana) in front of the second gate to cross to reach the banners. The spring is located beneath the cave, protected by an old tree a very large, spiral-vine. The sun can not penetrate into his bushy.
“If you want water, I get directly from the banners,” said Muhtasori, there officers. He walked slowly over to the cave, bowed his head for a moment, bent over, and looked carefully into the water entering the mouth of the bottle. The water felt very cold and clear.
Muhtasori said, many people came to the banners on certain days, especially on the night of Sura 1, to meditate and bathe. Usually done after midnight. “In the past not many people know this place,” he continued, “Visitors began arriving in the 1980s. There are Germans who come here a few times.”
Jumprit Petilasan mentioned in SeratCenthini, literary writers Java in 1815, primarily associated with the legend of Ki Jumprit.
“According to the story, he is a fortune-teller of Majapahit. However, some say, too, he son of the King of Majapahit, King Brawijaya,” Muhtasori said, “He went from the court, be imprisoned, accompanied by a monkey named Seta. The monkeys here descent Seta. There is now about 20-an. ”
Truth of the story may be questionable. However, banners treat with respect, as does Muhtasori, is a necessity.
Caring for the care of the fountain of life. Bannerman Jumprit not only associated with the legends of the past. Contextual challenges he faced, with life as a gamble. By Law No. 7 of 2004 on Water Resources, greedy people get a “blessing” to control the springs in various parts of this Mother Earth.
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