Javanese Sacred Places - Form

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The tendency has been for graves to equate to sacred places, but the full range can include (and this list is not exhaustive)

  • Caves (Goa or Gua)
  • Trees, or a group of trees (Pohon or Hutan)
  • Springs
  • Rock Outcrops
  • Remains of old buildings/structures
  • Man made fixed structures - buildings, and ruins
  • Kraton structures are considered sacred
  • Places of rest of Javanis saints or legendary characters

In some areas in Java, the tell-tale sign that a place has been ascribed sacred or special, is either traces of burnt incense (kemenyan) or flower petals.

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