INFOKU -A village called Janjang, located in Jiken District, Blora Regency, Central Java, tells the story of two princes from the Pajang Sultanate, namely Prince Jati Kusuma and Prince Jati Kuswara.
They went on an adventure to spread Islam and search for the lost heritage of the Sultanate.
In their journey, the two princes arrived at a high place.
From that place, they could clearly see the surroundings.
Therefore, the place was named Janjang (which means clear) and later became the name of the village.
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At the beginning of the story, the two princes were assigned by Sultan Pajang to search for a lost heirloom.
They made a difficult and arduous journey, even using their fingers as "sticks" to support their steps.
Prince Jati Kusuma and Jati Kuswara are known to have supernatural powers and spread their knowledge to the community.
They also teach Islamic religious values.
Mythical Stories
The head of Janjang Village at that time, Ngasi, said that there was no valid story about the Janjang Tomb being considered to have magical powers.
There are only myths that are believed and believed by word of mouth to attract tourists from various regions.
" There's no validity to the story of the Janjang Tomb. There are three graves, two of siblings. Jati Kusuma was dressed like a beggar or a madman, and in Bleboh, a princess found him extremely ugly," Ngasi said.
" Once, he got off his horse and looked handsome, dressed in fine clothes. Princess Bleboh saw him from behind and wanted to marry him. But he refused," he continued.
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"Princess Bleboh died in that cemetery. Her burial place, or punden, is there. The two were combined, and the one on the left is the one from Bleboh," Ngasi explained.
So a myth emerged that forbade young men from Janjang Village from marrying girls from Bleboh Village.
If this prohibition is violated, it is believed that it will bring disaster.
So, Punden Janjang is the burial area of Prince Jati Kusuma and Prince Jati Kuswara.
Around the tomb there is also the tomb of Nyi Rondo Kuning, a jar containing water which is considered to bring blessings, a pasujudan stone, and a ward used for Wayang Krucil performances.
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This tomb is a place of pilgrimage and a center for ritual activities, including the Manganan Janjang ceremony.
As is known, the two princes, Prince Jati Kusuma and Jati Swara, known as Eyang by the Janjang community today, were said to possess powerful supernatural powers. Despite this, both continued to improve their knowledge in their own ways.
Because of the supernatural powers and other knowledge that were spread to the local community, even though both of them had died, the community still respected the two princes.
The community held a ceremony, called Manganan Janjang, or offering alms to the earth above, as a way of honoring them both. This event is still held today by Janjang residents, and many local residents participate.
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The Manganan Janjang Tradition
To honor the two princes, the people of Janjang Village regularly hold the Manganan Janjang ceremony, or earth almsgiving, after the main harvest. This ceremony is also known as the Earth Alms tradition.
It's believed that the crops distributed during the Manganan Janjang ceremony have special significance. For example, if the rice distributed is insufficient, it could be a sign of the coming of a lean season. (Roes/ Adapted from various sources )
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