SACRED PLACES IN Lawu

The original name of the mountain Lawu is Wukir Mahendra. According to legend, the mountain Lawu the first kingdom in Java, led by the king sent from Khayangan as stunned by the natural beauty around each Gn. Lawu.

Since the time of King UB V, king of Majapahit in the 15th century up to the Mataram Kingdom II many spiritual ceremony was held at Mount Lawu. Until now Lawu still has close ties with the Keraton Surakarta and Yogyakarta Keraton especially in Suro, the Keraton relatives often berjiarah to sacred places at the top Gn.Lawu

 YELLOW TELAGA

There are mountain pastures Festuca Banjaran nubigena surrounding a mountain lake in the crater of the old ahead of the last post to the summit at an altitude of 3,200 m above sea level which is usually dry in the dry season. It is said that climbers who bathe in this place, all desires can be fulfilled. But you should not try to shower at the top of the mountain because the water is very cold.

SENDANG Panguripan

Grass growing in the bottom of the lake is yellow so that the water looks yellow. This lake is flanked by peaks Hargo Dumilah with other peaks. Size Yellow bottom of the lake is about 4 ha.

SENDANG Drajad

There is a spring called Sendang Drajad, These water sources such as wells with a diameter of 2 meters and has a depth of 2 meters. Despite being on top of the mountain the well water will never run dry or even if taken continuously.

The spring water is believed to provide miracles to those who drink. Also there are buildings in the form cubicles for a shower, because the pilgrims are advised to flush the body with the spring water is a matter of odd.

WELLS Jolotundo

Also there is a cave called Jolotundo well ahead of the summit, the cave was dark and very steep drops down to a depth of 5 meters. The cave is sacred by the community and is often used to meditate. The well is a hole diameter of about 3 meters. To go down into the well had to use a rope and a flashlight because it was dark. In the well there is a cave entrance with a diameter of 90 cm. It is said that in the well Jolotundho is often used to meditate, and teachers used to give advice / lessons to his students. 

SENDANG WESANAN

There is a building around the peak Argodumilah called Hargo Dalem utuk berjiarah, this is the place grandparent Sunan Lawu. Points reigns of the last king of Majapahit reigned delicate creature. Hargo Dalem is an ancient tomb tempak mukswa Sang Prabu Brawijaya. Pejiarah shall make pisowanan (ritual) seven times to be able to see the appearance of the grandparent Sunan Lawu. But not infrequently before climbing seven times, pilgrims have been able to meet with the grandparent Sunan Lawu. Hargo Dalem around are numerous buildings of zinc that can be used for overnight and shelter from the rain and wind. There are food and drink stalls were very helpful for trekkers and pilgrims were exhausted, hungry, and cold. This is the uniqueness of Mount Lawu at an altitude of 3,265 meters above sea level, there is a stall near the top.

Diyeng market or markets Satan, in the form of stone inscriptions berblok-block, this market can only be seen in the occult. Diyeng market will give a blessing to the pilgrims who believe. If at this place and then suddenly we heard the sound of "want to buy what brother?" Then immediately throwing money up in any quantity, and Pluck the strings skillfully leaves or grass as if we shop, then suddenly we get the change amounts very much. Diyeng Market / Market Satan is located near Hargo Dalem.

SENDANG inten

Pawom Sewu located near Line 5 post Cemoro Sewu. This place shaped structure / arrangement of stones that resemble temples. Formerly used imprisoned servants Parabu King Brawijaya V.

Mount Lawu bersosok armature and mystery with three main peaks: Dalem price, price and price Dumilah Dumiling that dimitoskan as a sacred place in the land of Java. Price Dalem believed the local community as a place moksha Bhrawijaya Prabu Raja Majapahit last one. Dumiling price is believed to be the place pamoksan Ki Sabdopalon, and the price Dumilah is a place of mystery that is often used as a venue being the ability if the inner and meditation.

Majapahit king terakir Sinuwun Earth Nata Bhrawijaya ingkang Jumeneng Kaping V has one of the wives who came from the country of China named Princess Cempo and had a son Raden Patah, And with the fading away of Majapahit, Jinbun Fatah Islam established the kingdom in Glagah Wangi (Demak) King UB meditate and gain wisik the message: it is time for Majapahit fading light and revelation kedaton will move to the new kingdom grows and the influx of new religion (Islam) is already inevitable destiny and could not anymore. King UB with only a faithful servant accompanied Sabdopalon quietly left the palace ascended Mount Lawu. Before arriving at the summit, he met two banners (bayan / hamlet head) that Dipa Menggala and Wangsa Menggala. As loyal servants mukti and die they remain with the king. King UB came together with 3 Hargodalem the man at the top. At that time King UB before muksa utter the third servant. And raised Dipa Menggala became ruler of Mount Lawu and oversees all supernatural beings (fairies, jinns and the like) with the region as far west as the Merapi area / Merbabu, to the East to Mount Wilis, to the south to The south coast and to the north up to the north coast with Sunan Gunung Lawu title. And raised Wangsa Menggala be patihnya, with the title of Kyai starling. King UB muksa in Hargo Dalem, while Sabdo Palon muksa atop Dumiling price. Because of the magic and perfection of knowledge Sunan Lawu and Kyai Starling became