Lingsar symbols of religious Harmony in Lombok

As well as Bali, Lombok, there are also several temples that we can visit them is Lingsar. This temple was built by King Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem in 1741 and is considered as the most sacred Temple in Lombok island. The uniqueness of this temple due to the merging of the cultural values of Hinduism and Islam wetu telu. It can be seen from the temple consists of two parts, namely the North there is a Hindu temple named Rowdy and South of which there is a temple named Wetu Telu Kemaliq.


Pura Lingsar Village in Sub-district, Narmada, Lombok Barat, is famous for the values of religious tolerance. Allegedly, this temple was built as a symbol of unity. Because of that, the biggest temple complex on the island of Lombok is no higher or lower. Hindus and Sasak Muslim tenets by which took care of the Lingsar together. A symbol of tolerance, also denoted by an unwritten rule that anyone who comes to the Holy places, not allowed carry offerings of pork prohibited Muslims and also beef is considered by Hindus sici. In addition, visitors who want to get into the temple area are advised to wear scarves tied at the waist, especially at a place to pray. This shawl is worn for honoring this place is considered sacred by Hindus and Muslims.

tempat ibadah umat hindu, kerukunan umat beragama, wisata religi di lombok, perpaduan umat hindu dan islam, tempat wisat di lombok, perang ketupatIn addition to being used for worship from both religions, there are also ceremonies involving Hindus and Muslims in this temple which Ceremonies performed Topat Battle once a year. In this ritual of society from both religions were "at war" using wave (topat) being thrown stu the other as a sign of gratitude for sustenance is always bestowed by God. Topat battle is usually done before the rice planting season and after the rainy season (typically November to December).

In Lingsar, there are several pool from a spring that never subsided and is considered sacred by some locals due to the believed capable of carrying a fortune. At one pond, visitors usually throw a coin into it with his position citing his backs to the pool in the heart. In the pond there are also fish (eel-like) julit who he said had been hundreds of years old. According to the beliefs of the local community, our desires will be granted if after these fish flip a coin and then showed her form in the pool. Because this fish is rarely came out, then the pond is on the inside, it's usually the visitors tried his luck by using a variety of ways so that the fish can come out as fishing opportunities with a poached egg.

That's some information about the Lingsar that became a symbol of religious harmony in Lombok. If you are traveling on a tourist island of Lombok, you could consider visiting this place apart from other destinations in Lombok as popler Senggigi Beach, the Gili Islands, and mount Rinjani. Hopefully this time the article is useful.

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