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Saturday, June 4, 2011

The legend of Nyi Roro Kidul, Queen of the south coast of Java island




The story of Nyi Roro Kidul is well known. Not only among the people of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, but on the whole island of Java. Both in Central Java, West Java and East Java. In the area of ​​Yogyakarta, the story of Nyi Roro Kidul is always connected with the story of the Kings of Mataram. While in East Java, especially in South Malang, exactly on the Beach Ngliyep, Nyi Roro Kidul was called with the title Queen of South. On the Beach Ngliyep Labuhan ceremony is also held offerings of the worshipers Nyi Roro Kidul is believed that the wealth that they get is the help Nyi Roro Kidul and his men.

That said, Nyi Roro Kidul is a beautiful queen like an angel, her beauty never faded throughout the ages. At the bottom of the South Sea, namely the ocean that used to be called the Indian Ocean - the southern island of Java, he was enthroned in a kingdom of spirits are very large and beautiful.

Who was Queen of South? Perhaps, according to who owns the story, at first was a woman, who berparas lovely, Kadita name. Because of her beauty, he is often called the Goddess Srengenge, which meant the Sun Jelita. Kadita is the daughter of King Munding Wangi. Although Kadita very beautiful face, still mourning the King has no heir that can be prepared. Only after the king marry Goddess Pearl was born a boy. However, so get more attention, Goddess Pearl began to ask the demands, among other things, ensuring he will replace his son's throne and the Goddess Kadita should be expelled from the palace. Released the first request, but to expel Kadita, King Munding Wangi not willing.

"It's outrageous," his saying. "I'm not willing to grant your petition which was infamous," he continued. Hearing this, Goddess Pearl even smile very sweet, so the anger of King, slowly disappeared. However, in the heart's second wife was smoldering resentment.

The next day, early in the morning, care of Pearl pengutus host summoned a sorcerer, the Jahil name. Commanded him, for the Goddess Kadita shipped witchcraft.

"Make her mangy and scabby," he ordered. "If successful, the great prize for you!" He continued. The Jahil menyanggupinya. In the evening, when Kadita was asleep, go into his room breeze. The wind was foul, carrion-like odor. When Kadita awoke, she screamed. Her whole body is full of scabies, purulent and highly smelled bad.

When King Munding Wangi hear this news in the morning, very sedihlah heart. In my heart to know that the illness suffered by Kadita not unusual, but witchcraft. King also had expected, so maybe Pearl who planned it. It's just that. How to prove it. In case of dizziness, the King must immediately decide.

Want to do with Kadita. At the urging of the governor, which was originally a very beautiful daughter that should be thrown away so as not to make disgrace.

So the Kadita alone, like a beggar who was expelled from the homes of the rich. His heart was shattered; berlinangan tears. But he still believes, that the Creator will not allow the creature creation persecuted each other. Mix hands will surely arrive. For that, like her grandmother had taught the deceased, that he should not hold grudges and hate those who hate it.

Day and night he walked, and been seven days and seven nights gone through time, until finally he reached the coast of the South Seas. Then stood looking at the extent of the ocean, it is like hearing a voice calling him to plunge into the sea. When he followed the call, so touched the water, his body recovered. Be it a beautiful woman like normal. Not only that, he soon mastered all the oceans and its contents and establish the kingdom of the majestic, strong, beautiful and dignified. He is now called the Queen of the South Seas.
The story of Nyi Roro Kidul is a lot of versions. There is a version of West Java, East Java and Yogyakarta.

Nyi Roro Kidul is said that it was none other than a genie who has great power. Until now there are still people looking for property with a shortcut that is by worshiping Nyi Roro Kidul. They can be abundant wealth but had to sacrifice family and will even die before their time, their souls will become slaves to the triumph of the South Sea Palace.

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