The Figure Of KGPAA Mangkunegara IX In The Eyes Of The Youngest Son: He Is A Very Enthusiastic Figure
JAKARTA - The youngest son of Mangkunegaran GPH Bhre Cakrahutomo Wira Sudjiwo remembers his father Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Ario (KGPAA) Mangkunegara IX who died at the age of 70 on Friday, as a figure who was always enthusiastic. "This was beyond prediction, because he was not sick before, it was very sudden," he said during a reception at the Mangkunegaran Temple in Surakarta, Central Java, as reported by Antara, Friday, August 13. He said the death of King Mangkunegara IX was a big loss for Pura Mangkunegaran Surakarta. "This is something we never imagined. This is a big loss for Mangkunegaran," he said. However, he admitted that he would continue the king's spirit, including doing the best for Mangkunegaran Temple. good times with Gusti and continuing Gusti's ideals," he said. Mentioned about the courtiers, he said, they will remain part of the Mangkunegaran Temple in Surakarta. "We will continue to do our best for the courtiers because they have also done their best for us," he said.
Meanwhile, the body itself arrived from Jakarta to Mangkunegaran Temple at 16.15 WIB. Several officials were seen welcoming the bodies, including Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi and Surakarta Police Chief Kombes Pol Ade Safri Simanjuntak.
Acting (Plt) Pengageng of Mandrapura Regency Pura Mangkunegaran Surakarta Supriyanto Waluyo said the procedure for the Mataram traditional funeral was almost the same as the Javanese traditional procession. "But later there will be something different because he is the king," he said. Pura Mangkunegaran Joko Pramudyo said that the funeral procession for the father of the artist Paudrakarna is currently under discussion. He said the funeral itself will be held on Sunday, August 15 at 10.00 WIB. King Mangkunegara IX, who died at the age of 70, left behind a wife, two sons, and two daughters. His four children, namely GPH Paundrakarna Jiwa Suryanegara, GRAy Putri Agung Suniwati, GRAj Ancillasura Marina Sudjiwo, and GPH Bhre Cakrahutomo Wira Sudjiwo. The king, Joko said KGPAA Mangkunegara IX was a charismatic and kind person. "In the 30 years I have been here I have never once seen him angry, he is indeed a very kind and generous person," he said.