Labuh sesaji of Lake Sarangan

January 9, 2009 by winona · 2 Comments
Filed under: lake, traditional custom 

Labuh sesaji means anchoring sacrifice. Labuh Sesaji is a part of society who’s living around Telaga Sarangan ( Lake Sarangan). Labuh sesaji is an annual event which is held on Friday Pon in Month of Ruwah.

Ruwah is a name of a month in Javanese calendar, the 8th month of Javanese calendar precisely. While Pon is one among five names in Javanese calendar which represent week counts

Labuh Sesaji Annual Ceremony in Lake Sarangan
Labuh Sesaji Annual Ceremony in Lake Sarangan

Agricultures plants like rice, potatoes, corns, vegetables, and cattle animal like sheeps and chickens , are the material of the veneration. Labuh Sesaji or sacrifice anchoring is made as a gratitude to God All the Mighty for His blessing.

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2 Responses to “Labuh sesaji of Lake Sarangan”
  1. iWalk says:

    It’s great to know some different culture story here. :)

    Java is always a mysterious place to me.

  2. Telaga Sarangan Magetan begitu indah dengan budayanya.
    Gui lah hui te ha !

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