Getting To Know The Tradition Of Nyadran In Islamic Society In Java

Get to know the tradition of nyadarran (antaranews)

Nyadran's tradition is a cultural heritage rich in meaning, and still alive and growing in the midst of Indonesian people, especially on the island of Java.

More than just a grave pilgrimage ritual, let's get to know Nyadran's tradition closer as a manifestation of gratitude, respect for ancestors, and a reminder of death.

Reporting from the website of the Yogyakarta City Culture Service, Nyadran is a tradition that is still strong rooted in Javanese society, which is a manifestation of respect for the ancestors and gratitude for all the blessings received.

The word "Nyadran" itself comes from the Sanskrit language, "Sraddha," which means belief, reflecting the essence of this tradition based on trust and respect.

The Nyadran tradition is not only a grave pilgrimage ritual, but also contains noble values such as togetherness, gotong royong, and a reminder of death. Nyadran is also often associated with the month of Ruwah in the Javanese calendar, so it is often also called Ruwahan.

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History records that Nyadran is the result of acculturation between Javanese and Islamic culture. This adaptation process produces a tradition rich in symbolism and meaning, where Islamic values are side by side harmoniously with local Javanese wisdom.

Furthermore, a researcher named Yanu Endar Prasetyo explained that Nyadran, or Sadranan, is a Javanese tradition that is carried out in the month of Sya'ban (Kalendar Hijriyah) or Ruwah (Kalender Java).

Nyadran's main goal is to express collective gratitude by visiting ancestral graves in an area.

Nyadran is an important momentum to pray for the deceased, reflect on that every human being must experience death, as well as strengthen ties of friendship and mutual cooperation between the community.

Then through the activities of kembul bujono (eating together), the tradition of Nyadran is also a means to maintain harmony and neighboring harmony.

The Nyadran tradition involves a series of activities that reflect noble values and togetherness of the Javanese people. The following are the main stages in the Nyadran tradition:

Starting with iron, which is an activity to clean ancestral graves from wild clothes and dirt. This activity is generally carried out in mutual cooperation by the community and between family members as a form of devotion to the ancestors.

After cleaning the tomb, a procession is usually held, namely the procession of Nyadran participants to the place of the traditional ceremony. This carnival is a symbol of togetherness and participation of the entire community in preserving tradition.

Arriving at the ceremony venue, the traditional stakeholders will convey the results or intentions of a series of Nyadran traditional ceremonies. Thisjub contains the hopes and goals of the implementation of Nyadran for the community.

Then, traditional stakeholders lead a prayer together addressed to ancestral spirits. This prayer is then a request for blessings and forgiveness for the ancestors who have preceded it.

The Nyadran series continues with a bujono kembul or eating together. Each family will bring traditional foods such as inkung chicken, ati fried sambal, vegetable urap, prekedel, tempeh, and tofu bacem.