According to the Tenggerese mitology, in the ancient kingdom period, Brawijaya king, the last king of Majapahit kingdom has a daughter from the second wife. She is Rara Anteng. She is educated by Resi Ki Dadap Putih, living in Tengger mountainous (it’s still forest). One day, when Jaka Seger comes to this place, he meets Rara Anteng, each falling in love and marrying
For many years, they haven’t children. Then, they pray in Watu Kuta (one place in Tengger) with face to Bromo mountain. They hope that God will accept their praying. Finally, God give them many children but one of them must be sacrificed for Bromo mountain. The first child was named by Tumenggung Klewung. Totally, Jaka Seger and Rara Anteng have 25 children and the last child was named by Raden Kusuma. They are happy but also worry. Their children are not allowed to come to Bromo mountain. Roro Anteng is more worry day by day if she remember about her agreement with the God. She loves her sons but she must keep her promise to God (in Tengger’s mitology, the God’s name is called by Sang Hyang Agung).
So, how ? What can they do ? Finally, they decide that they must hide their children in Penanjakan mountain. But it’s not making them safe
One day, the unpredictable suffering to their family is happened. In hurry, the lava from Bromo crater brings their son, Raden Kusuma to entry to the crater. Raden Kusuma disappears mysteriously. After this phenomena, the situation is back normally. In the quiet, it’s heard a mysterious sound from the crater, said that for dissapear of Raden Kusuma in the Bromo crater connected with the God presentation due to their promise. Jaka Seger’s family should keep their promise.
A mysterious sound also expect for everyone who lives at Bromo mountain and around that they must give agriculture products at the full moon of 14th in Kasada. This traditional activity is the unique heritage which is keep to be done by Tenggerese community to this present time
This custome is called by Yadnya Kasada
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