Legend of Mount Ungaran
Ungaran mountain is a volcano located on the island of Java, Indonesia. With an altitude of 2,050 meters, the mountain is the first high-mountain riders seen from Semarang to the south, on the right side (west). According to historical records, other names of this mountain is Karundungan (inscription Kuti), Karurungan / Karungrangan (Tantu Panggelaran), Karungrungan (Bujangga Manik, Aji Saka Fiber, Fiber Kanda), Kroenroengan (Domis, 1825), and Ngroengroengan (Bleeker, 1850, Friedrich 1870).
At the foot of this mountain lies Ungaran city, the administrative center of Semarang regency.
Mount Ungaran including strato type volcanos. This mountain has three peaks: Gendol, Bald, and Ungaran. The highest peak is Ungaran.
From the top of this mountain, if it would be seen looking north Java Sea while if turned, will be visible range (from left to right) Mount Merapi, Merbabu, Mount Telomoyo and Kendalisodo with Swamp Peningnya, Sumbing, Sindoro Mountain, and Mount Boat .
There is no clear record of the activities of this mountain. However, it is estimated this mountain has erupted in the days of ancient kingdoms, the most powerful eruption that destroyed two-thirds of the peak of the original so that it can be seen now is only a third of an ancient volcanic mountain Ungaran. It is estimated, the mountain is going through a deep sleep and at times can be active again.
Mount Ungaran have Hill dipterocarp forest, dipterocarp forest Upper Montane forest, and ericaceous forests or mountain forest.
On the slopes there are archaeological sites such as Gedong Songo (Javanese: gedong = building, Songo = nine). There are also several waterfalls (waterfall), including waterfall and waterfall Semirang Lawe. There is also a cave, which is known as the Cave of Japan. The cave is 200 meters before the summit, precisely around the township Promasan (township tea pickers). Here there are also the ruins of the ancient baths.
According to local myth, on a mountainside in the ranks of this temple there is a crater sulfur smell Dasamuka tomb. It is said that love drunk Dasamuka buried in the crater is by Hanuman. Hanuman himself then settles in Mount Telomoyo oversee Dasamuka if at any time rise. Dasamuka could rise if he smelled of liquor, to the local community (first) did not dare to drink in the area Gedong Songo.
Origin of fairy tales similar version of Mount Ungaran
According to local folklore Mount Ungaran place Gedong Songo stands of yore used by Hanuman to amass a large fight in the war Dasamuka Dewi Sinta. As is known in the story of the famous Ramayana pawayangan Dasamuka been kidnapped Dewi Sinta from the side of Rama, her husband. Sprott to seize back the great war broke out between the armies of giant Dasamuka against ape forces aided Rama Hanuman leadership. Syahdan in the war Dasamuka that magic can not be stoned to death despite various weapons by Rama. Seeing that the son of god Hanuman was then lifted a mountain to hoard Dasamuka body. Be Dasamuka buried alive by the mountain later known as mountain Ungaran. Dasamuka buried-life-style living at the base of the mountain every day Ungaran be issued moans gurgling sound that actually comes from the hot springs contained therein. Hot springs containing sulfur itself eventually became a shower to remove some skin diseases. In his lifetime Dasamuka reputedly fond of drinking liquor to anyone who came to Mount Ungaran to bring liquor will whet Dasamuka. Smell the alcohol Dasamuka moans became increasingly become, the more marked the bubbling hot springs. If it Dasamuka body moving can even cause small earthquakes. Similarly, according to local stories.
Community believe if Gedong Songo temple is awaited by supernatural beings who nicknamed Mbah Murdo. "Based on the great-grandparent story Gedong Songo built by Queen Sima for offerings to the Dewa," he said as quoted by the Mystery. That said, every time we face a thorny problem queen Sima meditated in this temple in order to get the best solution. Presumably, even this temple has magic powers. The proof, oversized Queen Sima recognized by his opponents. Even some subdued kingdoms and subject to the rule of Queen Sima. However, Siswoyo asserted, the story is simply passed down from ancestors. Until now a lot of visitors who perform special rituals in the temple. They begged for help in a variety of purpose can be granted. Reportedly, the temple is the most widely used for meditation is a temple located in the top row.
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