Mahesa Lawung ritual that was held relative Pakubuwono Tenjo Wulan XIII is started by bringing up the main offerings namely, Mahesa Lawung or buffalo head.
These offerings must come from the buffalo was still a virgin and had never been employed. For example, to plow rice fields or to pull carts.
Uniquely, the fresh blood that comes out of this buffalo head must be included as offerings. If the terms are violated, then is not the tranquility that is obtained, but the plagues and disasters will come and go.
This ritual is usually held before the month Maulid. But this year, was brought forward because of the many disasters such as floods, landslides, hurricanes.
Ritual at the same time to ask God to protect Kasunanan Surakarta palace. The ritual begins by placing a flower of the sun under a big tree.
According to the Palace PR Kanjeng Raden Haryo Tumenggung (KRHT) Bambang Pradoto Naggoro, Forest Wahono Krando is believed as a compass point north of Surakarta palace. With offerings and supplication to God Almighty, the disaster that usually comes from this point can be driven away.
In addition to buffalo head, a number of other offerings are ingkung chicken, and various vegetables such as opportunistic and sambel fries. Unless the head of buffalo and fresh blood to be planted in place of ritual, an offering in the form of food subsequently eaten together.
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