The Legend of Nyi Roro Kidul, the Southern Sea Guard
Is it true that people who wear green clothes on the south coast will die rolling waves? And his spirit became a bodyguard from the kingdom of Nyi Roro Kidul?
For the people of Java, he is a figure that is very feared and respected until now. Although its existence is still mysterious, but the story of legend Nyi Roro Kidul or Queen of South Beach is still being discussed. So, who exactly the figure of the guard of the southern region of Java (Indian Ocean) is this?
The story of the legend of the Queen of the South, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, or Nyai Roro Kidul is already famous everywhere, even foreign tourists are often accidentally come to the south coast of Java to pay his curiosity to the figure of Nyi Roro Kidul.
Many versions tell about the origins of this southern sea guard. One that is quite popular is taken from the folklore book of Yogyakarta.
The Origin of Nyi Roro Kidul
The story of legend Nyi Roro Kidul originated from a beautiful-looking princess named Kadita. Because of her charming beauty, she is also dubbed Dewi Srengenge (beautiful sun). Kadita's father was a king named Munding Wangi.
Having a beautiful child like Kadita, in fact did not make Munding Wangi happy. The reason, he did not want to have a daughter. Until finally, Munding Wangi remarried with the Goddess Pearl. The result, he was blessed with a son and immediately make Munding Wangi happy absurd. Nevertheless, Munding Wangi's affection for Kadita still will not fade.
On the other hand, Dewi Mutiara hopes that her son can become a king, and seek anything to realize his keiingin it. In fact he never kicked Kadita out of the kingdom that made the king Munding Wangi angry.
Of course, the king of Munding Wangi will not let anyone hurt his beautiful daughter. But the Pearl Goddess does not lose sense and keep trying to drive Kadita out.
The next day, Pearl Goddess sent a dukun to curse Kadita into full of scabies. When Kadita awakens, she realizes that her whole body is foul-smelling which makes her cry hysterically.
Hearing the news, the king was very upset and sad. He summoned the healers and clever people to cure Kadita's disease. Unfortunately the way did not work. The king who realizes that his daughter's illness is unnatural, eventually sends his daughter out of the kingdom and avoids gossip in all countries.
On a seven-day and seven-night trip, Kadita arrives in the Southern Ocean. He looked at the sea very clear and clean.
After that, Kadita tried to jump and swim into the ocean. Miraculously, when his body was exposed to the ocean water, the scabies bit by bit disappeared and she became beautiful again even more beautiful than before.
Even Kadita now has power over the Southern Ocean. He was nicknamed as Nyi Roro Kidul or Queen of South Beach who live eternally.
There is also a myth about the ban on wearing green clothes while on the South Coast.
Is it true that people who wear green clothes on the south coast will die rolling waves? And his spirit became a bodyguard from the kingdom of Nyi Roro Kidul? The Place So Become Connected to the World of Nyi Roro Kidul
It is said that there are several locations that are believed as a liaison between the real world with the world of Nyi Roro Kidul. One of the most famous places is Hotel Inna Samudera, West Java. This is a five star hotel located right in Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, West Java.
This hotel is actually almost the same as the hotel in general where there are complete facilities, ranging from good service, swimming pool, playground,
One thing that makes Hotel Inna special is about the existence of a special room for Nyi Roro Kidul. Room numbered 308 that myth is believed to be a resting place Nyai Roro Kidul.
Though pretty haunted by the offerings and incense smells, the room is never deserted by curious travelers. Simply pay around Rp 35.000 to see up close this room, without having to stay.
In addition to the Inna Hotel, some places that are said to be connecting to the world of Nyi Roro Kidul are Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, Parangtritis Beach, Sembukan Beach, Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace, and Kalyana Mitta Monastery.
The Myth Is forbidden to Wear Green Clothes
There are other myths, if anyone wearing green clothes on the South Coast will quickly die from rolling waves. Some even believe that his spirit will be used as a new warrior for Nyi Roro Kidul. So what is behind the ban on green clothes on the South Coast of Java this?
The story originated when Panembahan Senopati named Raden Danang Sutawijaya who became the founder of the kingdom of Mataram was looking for supernatural powers to be able to defeat the Kingdom of Pajang. The hermitage he did on the South Coast. Then Raden Danang accidentally met with Nyi Roro Kidul.
Both of them entered into a magical covenant. It is said that Nyi Roro Kidul asked Raden to marry him for his eternal power. Since then, Nyi Roro Kidul always use the green dress when meeting. Raden Danang also ordered his people not to wear green clothes along the South Coast. The rules are still very reliable today.
so much
