The Saparan Bekakak Tradition in Mount Gamping, Sleman, Yogyakarta, is one of the cultural treasures that the local community continues to preserve. This tradition is held annually in the month of Sapar according to the Javanese calendar as an expression of gratitude to God Almighty and a plea for protection and prosperity for the local community. This study examines the religious values inherent in each stage of the Saparan Bekakak Tradition. The qualitative research method uses data collection techniques, including observation, (...) in-depth interviews, and literature studies. Data analysis is conducted descriptively to identify and understand the symbolism and religious meanings in the ceremony's processions. The results show that the Saparan Bekakak Tradition embodies various religious values reflected in the ceremony's symbols, specific rituals, and the community's beliefs in spiritual power. Each stage of the procession, from preparation to execution to closure, holds profound religious significance closely related to local beliefs and wisdom. These values encompass respect for ancestors, gratitude to God, and requests for blessings and protection for the community. This study provides an essential contribution to documenting and understanding the religious values within the Saparan Bekakak Tradition, which can serve as a foundation for efforts to preserve local culture and traditions. Thus, the results of this research are expected to enrich the understanding of Indonesia's cultural wealth and support efforts to protect this valuable cultural heritage. (shrink)

In the past, no research has been found on onomastics from a mystical perspective in literature. This study investigated onomastics in the tetralogy of novels by Ki Padmasusastra. The main point of view is the meaning of Javanese cosmology. Qualitative methods are used as research guidelines. The primary data are four Javanese novels. Hermeneutic techniques and content analysis are applied to analytical strategies. The results showed that the onomastics in TNKP are symbols of Javanese cosmology. This element of Javanese cosmology (...) has transformed onomastics through three things: the novel title, figure's name and location name. The symbolisation of the onomastic is implicit because it is wrapped in the aesthetics of the literary language. The name structure of each onomastic subsection has no clear meaning because the name element is intended for the sense of 'the other'. Names have an explicit function, namely as hypertextual fragments of symbols that transcend the narrative text structure. An important implication of this investigation is that onomastics can promote the transdisciplinary aspects of religion in international theology in the study of narrative texts. The cosmological transformation of Java can be reflected in various parts of culture, including in novels. TNKP is a cross-disciplinary meeting: fiction, linguistics, mystical, social, cultural and philosophical, contributing to further theological studies.CONTRIBUTION: This article contributes to the purpose of HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies to promote the transdisciplinary aspects of religious studies in the international theological arena of hermeneutic and philosophical studies behind the narrative text. (shrink)