Pilgrimage Tradition Research Articles

Optimizing Pilgrimage Traditions and Community Empowerment: Integration of Spirituality, Socio-Economy, and Technology in Pilgrimage Practices

Optimizing Pilgrimage Traditions and Community Empowerment: Integration of Spirituality, Socio-Economy, and Technology in Pilgrimage Practices

The Tomb of Nabi Yusha’ in the Upper Galilee: The Evolution of a Sacred Place

Among the six sites regarded as the burial place of Joshua bin Nun, the one of Nabi Yusha’, located on the eastern slopes of the Upper Galilee highlands was regarded with great reverence by the "Matawila" or "Mutawalli" Shi'ites in Southern Lebanon and in the Galilee, including the inhabitants of the village Al-Nabi Yusha’. Jewish tradition tends to reject the identification of Joshua’s tomb at this site but rather identify it with a site in Samaria, and therefore this place did not become part of the traditional sanctified gravesites of saintly figures found throughout the Galilee. This article is related to the date and reason for the construction of the mausoleum in its present form, and of the two domes over it, as well as to the tradition of pilgrimage to the site and the cult of the local Shi’ite inhabitants. In its second part, the article refers to the cultic changes that occurred after the establishment of the State of Israel, and to the question of the location of the tomb today in the process of creating a sacred landscape in the Galilee. The main claim of the article is that tracing the changes in the cult of this site will show the geopolitical importance of this place on the one hand, and the changing social values of the surrounding inhabitants and of the sovereign authority on the other.

Makna Dupa Dalam Tradisi Ziarah Makam Sunan Gunung Jati Cirebon, Jawa Barat

The purpose of this study is to determine the meaning of incense in the pilgrimage tradition of the tomb of Sunan Gunung Jati. The method used is qualitative with the collection of interview data, observation, and documentation. Researchers went directly to the field to collect data. The result of this research is that incense is used in the tradition of tomb pilgrimage Sunan Gunung Jati Cirebon is interpreted as fragnance and solemnity worship symboland intercedes with Allah SWT which is believed to be able to penetrate to the seventh heaven. Incense has a meaning depending on the pilgrim or the wearer including its purpose and background which is generally used to create a solemn atmosphere when praying. Incense is not obligatory for general pilgrims and is only used at certain times and places.

Regeneration patterns of multicultural values in the Muneng Pilgrimage Tradition in Temanggung, Indonesia

This research answers regeneration patterns and multicultural values ​​in the Muneng pilgrimage tradition. Introducing traditions to the younger generation is very important. Society cannot avoid generations because these habits are inherent and have their own meaning for a society. The results of this research show that the regeneration carried out in the Muneng pilgrimage tradition culture needs to include regeneration of cultural presenters, cultural implementers and cultural viewers. The methods used are the value of respect, the value of tolerance, the value of respect, the value of cooperation. This research aims to describe the multicultural values ​​of the Muneng pilgrimage tradition. The method used is the historical method. This historical method has steps that include processional heuristics and offerings, criticism in the form of authentic tests rather than external and internal, interpretation of historical analysis, and historiography. The results nclude 1) Regeneration is carried out with the involvement of all ages, 2) The Muneng pilgrimage becomes a motif of belief and becomes a means of preserving culture in Muneng, 3) The values ​​in culture result in harmonization in life.

Tradhisi Nyekar Ing Pundhen Mbah Putri Ayuing Dusun Wire Desa Gedongombo Kecamatan Semanding Kabupaten Tuban

The tradition that has been carried out every year and is believed by the people of Gedongombo Village, Semanding District, Tuban Regency is an activity that cannot be abandoned by the local community. The traditions and habits that are often carried out are the characteristics of the Tuban area. The tradition of nyekar or pilgrimage to the tomb of Mbah Putri Ayu who is the ancestor of the local hamlet is one form of gratitude and respect for the ancestors who have had a great influence on the Wire Hamlet. Mbah Putri Ayu is a descendant of the King of Tuban who was very famous at that time. She has a very beautiful face, is smart and dignified. The focus of the discussion in this study is how the origins, procedures, and ubarampe and the meaning of the ubarampe. This study uses the theory of half-literate folklore from James Danandjaja. The research design uses a qualitative descriptive method to provide a detailed explanation. The data sources used are primary and secondary data, oral data and non-verbal data. The results of the research on the Nyekar Tradition at Pundhen Mbah Putri Ayu in Wire Village, Semanding District, Tuban Regency are related to culture. The traditional activities are supported by local residents ranging from young people to old people.

The Practice of Islamic Traditions among the Bugis in Bali

This study aims to explore the practice of the grave pilgrimage tradition in the Suwung Village, Denpasar, using qualitative methods. Interviews, observations, and document studies were conducted to gather data directly from the Bugis community during the grave pilgrimage. The results of the study show that the majority Hindu Balinese community can accept the Bugis migrants, who are Muslims, to express Islamic traditions in Bali. This expression of Islamic religious tradition is marked by the existence of ancient Islamic manuscripts in Muslim villages, one of which is the Bugis Suwung Village in Denpasar. Specifically, the traditions that are unique in this village are the tradition of Ngeruwah (praying for the spirits of ancestors before the arrival of the month of Ramadan), the tradition of Pagelicing Qur’an (parading the Qur’an), and the tradition of grave pilgrimage. However, the tradition of parading the Qur’an has not been practised since the 1970s. This was done because the tradition was feared to be cultised by the Muslim community in the region.

Kontinuita, proměna, zánik nebo obnova poutní tradice v České republice pohledem etnologie

The study deals with the phenomenon of pilgrimages after the year 1989. Except for the traditional pilgrimage festivities associated with the confession of faith, such as in Žarošice in South Moravia, where a pilgrimage ritual with many Baroque relicts is still practised on the so-called Golden Saturday, we can notice the disappearance of pilgrimages. At the same time, the traditional form of pilgrimages is transformed, and we can observe innovative trends after 1989. Pilgrimage tourism is developing significantly, professional and association pilgrimages (e.g. these of firefighters, gamekeepers, beekeepers, and teachers) are being organised, and cycling pilgrimages are becoming popular among all age groups. In contrast to Western Europe, the phenomenon of longdistance pilgrimages, not only to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, but also to Mariazell, Roma, Assisi, and the Holy Land, has arrived in the Czech Republic with a certain delay. After the year 2000, pilgrim routes have been replicated and trucked, modern pilgrim routes are being built. Last but not least, we try to answer the question of what role a pilgrimage site, a pilgrimage or a pilgrimage tradition plays in the Czech society of the twenty-first century.

Welcoming the Islamic New Year in the Midst of Togetherness in the Tradition of Youth Pilgrimage to 3 Tombs of the Elders of the Ulama of the Hamlet in Pesawahan Village to Strengthen Ties

The purpose of this writing is the result of community service in Pesawahan Village while providing benefits to the community, especially in Pesawahan Village, regarding the tradition of commemorating the Islamic New Year. The method used in this study is qualitative. Data collection techniques are taken by interviewing the parties involved and documentation. So the next step that the researcher takes is to check the clarity of the data that has been obtained, compile the data according to the specified writing systematics, and conduct further analysis. The results of this writing are that traditions are widely carried out in regions of Indonesia and these areas have their own characteristics in Pesawahan. This tradition is carried out to commemorate the Islamic New Year with the aim of establishing friendship and making the community close in togetherness, this causes the community to live in harmony.

When Non-Muslims Visit Muslims: A Study of Ethnic Chinese Pilgrimage Practices at Ong Tien's Grave in Astana Village, Cirebon

Cirebon, one of the areas that still preserves traditions from ancient times to the present, upholds pilgrimage as one such tradition. This article highlights a pilgrimage phenomenon whose tradition remains in Cirebon Regency. In Cirebon's pilgrimage tradition, which is quite 'unique,' the Chinese ethnic group carries out a pilgrimage when visiting the grave of Ong Tien in Astana Village, Gunung Jati Subdistrict, Cirebon Regency. According to local beliefs, Ong Tien, a descendant of the Chinese ethnicity, embraced Islam and was one of the wives of Sunan Gunung Jati. In this study, three religious adherents visit Ong Tien's grave: Buddhists and followers of Confucianism. Several questions are outlined: First, what are the beliefs of the Chinese ethnic group when visiting Ong Tien's grave? Second, what are the purposes of the Chinese ethnic group visiting Ong Tien's grave? And third, what activities do the Chinese ethnic group carry out when visiting Ong Tien's grave? I answer these questions using a Social-Anthropological approach. In analyzing the data, I employ a qualitative descriptive analysis method, aiming to explain and analyze the phenomenon of pilgrimage carried out by non-Muslims at Ong Tien's grave

Tradisi Ziarah Punden: Masyarakat Desa Bumiharjo Kecamatan Guntur Kabupaten Demak

<p><em>The Real Work Lecture (KKN) experience carried out in Bumiharjo Village really helped us understand and required us to get involved and participate in society directly without any student frills. We gain new learning and knowledge here by participating directly in the community. The theme of strengthening religion is one of the sub-themes that we raised in our group; this was taken into consideration considering the religiousness of the residents in this village. This is proven by the existence of unique religious activities such as a joint pilgrimage to the village punden grave, which is rarely found in other places. The aim of this activity is to illustrate local wisdom in the form of the punden pilgrimage in Bumiharjo Village and to serve as a learning medium for the younger generation to get to know or recognize ulama figures who have contributed to the spread of Islam in the village. The method used is a qualitative literature review method. The results of the activity show that the people of Bumiharjo Village are still enthusiastic about punden activities and are still preserving the tradition of punden pilgrimage.</em></p>

The Commodification of Pilgrimage Tradition: An Ethnographic Study of Sunan Bonang Tomb Tuban

Over time, pilgrimage is perceived to be a part of tourism and recreational activities. Besides facilitating people to commemorate and pray for the ones inside the tomb, this tradition also opens up the local economic circulation. This study aimed to examine the idea of commodification of Sunan Bonang Tomb from sacred space to religious tourism. It is grounded on a series of field studies from September 2022 to January 2023 in which researchers observed pilgrimage ritual activities at Sunan Bonang Tomb, Tuban, Indonesia interviewed 17 pilgrims and 9 key informants - the administrators of the Sunan Bonang Mabarrot Foundation, religious and community leaders, artists or cultural observers, and representatives of the Tuban Regency government- and reviewed old archives, published articles, and books. It employed an ethnographic study. The study found that the commodification of Sunan Bonang Tomb reflected changes in people's views and attitudes towards pilgrimage traditions. The pilgrimage used to be performed for respect and devotion to the ancestors and holy places, yet now it has become a religious tourist attraction for commercial purposes and public tourism. Commodification does not necessarily happen the way it is but is supported by some stakeholders, such as foundations, governments, religious leaders, investors, and local communities. Although the commodification promises economic benefits to the local area, it is necessary to preserve the sacred and cultural values attached to the tomb.

Issues of Studying Dark Tourism as a Factor in Preserving Cultural and Historical Memory

The object of study is related to the features of dark tourism as a factor of preserving cultural and historical memory. Some researchers see its origins that appear to be sociocultural phenomenon in the traditions of medieval pilgrimage, during which pilgrims often visited the places of martyrs’ death. A growing interest towards the “sites of memory” (ruined cities, historical cemeteries, graves of famous people, etc.) was observed in the mid–19th century, when the first guidebooks appeared. And the study of dark tourism at the turn of the 20th–21st centuries is due to the “memory boom” — increased attention of researchers to a new direction in the humanities of the era of globalization — “memory studies”. The purpose of the article is to consider the history and practices of dark tourism in the context of modern cultural knowledge.

ISLAM AND CULTURAL LOCALITY OF NYEKAR TRADITION IN INDONESIA

Nyekar or commonly known as cemetery pilgrimage is a culture in Indonesia that is frequently carried out by the Javanese community. It involves scattering flowers on graves and praying collectively. Nyekar is done to remind people of the inevitability of death that will eventually befall all living creatures in the world. This research focuses on the history of the tradition of pilgrimage or nyekar in Indonesia, the tradition of nyekar itself from an Islamic perspective, and the purpose of the pilgrimage tradition in various regions of Indonesia. The aim of this research is to understand the history of the emergence of the pilgrimage tradition in Indonesia, to understand pilgrimage according to Islamic views, and to understand the purpose of pilgrimage in several regions in Indonesia. This research uses secondary data such as journals, articles, and other relevant sources. The study was conducted by collecting data from written sources related to the research topic. However, some of the main issues in this research are still based on empirical answers found in the study. The results of this research indicate that the nyekar tradition was formed due to the cultural acculturation of Islam, Javanese, and Hindu traditions. In the Islamic view, cemetery pilgrimage or nyekar was initially forbidden as a form of worship but later encouraged in religion. The purpose and goals of cemetery pilgrimage differ from each individual, depending on their beliefs and intentions.

Exploring al-Shāfi'ī and Hanafī Perspectives on Local Beliefs

The increasing belief of the Sanrobone community in the sanctity of Karaeng Lolo Bayo's Tomb is rooted in the significant contributions made while alive, and the deep influence has cultivated a lasting sense of reverence among its members. Therefore, this research was conducted to report the public belief in the sacred grave of Karaeng Lolo Bayo within the Sanrobone community. The belief was subject to analysis through a comparative examination of the two main schools of Islamic fiqh, Hanafiyah and al-Shafi'iyah, specifically concerning the pilgrimage activities associated with the grave. Primary data collection was conducted using interviews with several community leaders, visitors, and experts in related fields. Meanwhile, observation and documentation were used to analyze the data obtained through the interview method. The results showed that the tradition of grave pilgrimage in the Sanrobone community serves the purpose of honoring their ancestors and enabling community members to engage in prayer rituals at the gravesite. The al-Shafi'i madhhab and the Hanafi madhhab literature permitted this tradition in line with the fundamental principles of Islam, maintained simplicity, and avoided acts associating partners with Allah.

Sacred Space and the Modes of Intersection in Paulo Coelho’s The Pilgrimage

To analyze the depiction of sacred space and rituals in Paulo Coelho’s The Pilgrimage is the purpose of this essay. The bulk of studies on the functions and aims of pilgrimage have produced a multifaceted field of research for the further development of both secular and religious conceptualizations of this ritualized behavior. Whether pilgrimage is a matter of ideology, union with the sacred space, spiritual enlightenment, superstition, political identity, primitive religiosity, post-mortem body, or simply a matter of our attitudes toward pilgrimage as outsiders or insiders is still unresolved. In this article, I review the significance and purpose of pilgrimage in its traditional and anthropological context and in regard to the importance of sacred space or destination in various religions. Next, I approach the tradition of pilgrimage in the novel by drawing upon Gilles Deleuze’s critique of being, becoming, and animal. I subsequently explore three principal intersections that the protagonist experiences in his spiritual journey to the holy space, the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I discuss how The Pilgrimage presents a non-traditional portrayal of sacred space and pilgrimage. I also explore the reciprocity between the pilgrim’s body and mind in developing a physical and mental relation with his natural environment. Whereas man’s desire for the divine or holy space has received considerable attention in the studies on pilgrimage, Coelho’s novel reorients the focus of attention from the final destination to the pilgrim’s modes of symbiosis along the road. This article also intends to demonstrate how the novel presents a new perspective for the study of the ritual, recognized as pilgrimage.

Культ святых и паломнические традиции у народов Волго-Уральского региона в досоветское время

The history and culture of the holy sites in the Volga-Ural region remains an underdeveloped topic in ethnological science. The introduction of new written sources into scientific circulation and a secondary analysis of the works of Russian and foreign researchers can help in solving this problem. The article aims to systematise and analyse information about the cult of saints and pilgrimage traditions among the peoples of the Volga-Ural region in the pre-Soviet period. The belonging of holy sites to certain peoples has become the main principle of the distribution of information. Its use showed the need to single out a separate group of data that reveals the syncretism of holy sites among the Volga-Ural peoples. The collected corpus of materials made it possible to identify the main places of worship in the region, pilgrimage traditions, the attitude of national and religious elites towards sacred objects, and the nature of public discussions. The authors believe that when studying the cult of saints, it is important to take into account the essence of "holiness" and the ideas about it among individual peoples, the system of its maintenance – oral and written heritage, ritual and ceremonial culture. The nature of the worship of holy sites in the context of intercultural contacts in the Volga-Ural region is of great importance.

Pietro Della Valle: Christian pilgrimage, antiquarianism and cosmopolitanism in the age of the Baroque

The Roman aristocrat Pietro Della Valle, who defined himself as a pilgrim and as a citizen of the world, can stand as a paradigmatic case of the emergence of the modern curious traveller out of a religious tradition of pilgrimage. Della Valle did indeed travel to the Holy Land as a pious Catholic, in the second decade of the seventeenth century. However, his pilgrimage was from the start conditioned by antiquarian and romantic concerns, and he eventually extended his journey beyond Ottoman lands towards Persia and India. This article will elucidate how the pilgrim fashioned and transformed himself around a multi-faceted idea of travel in his letters at different stages of his journey, and as a member of a learned academy upon his return to Italy. Looking back at his visit to the Holy Land as part of a project of aristocratic self-fashioning, it will argue that the transformation of a religious pilgrimage into a complex experience involving religious and political schemes, scientific erudition and love did not open a chasm between piety and worldly learning, but instead widened the scope of curiosity in more exotic and cosmopolitan directions. The case of Della Valle exemplifies how early modern European Christian identities, in this respect often at odds with late antique and early medieval antecedents, were frequently built around the idea that religion and knowledge of the world were largely complementary, in a manner that facilitated new attitudes of cultural accommodation that placed increasing emphasis on the universality of learned civility over strictly religious experiences.

Tradisi Ziarah dalam Masyarakat Jawa Perspektif Filsafat Nilai Max Scheler

This research aimed to reveal the tradition of visiting graves in Javanese society from the perspective of Max Scheler's philosophy of value. This research was a type of field research using descriptive qualitative methods by collecting data obtained from observation, interviews, and documentation. As for data analysis, namely description, interpretation, induction and deduction, internal coherence, holistic, internal continuity, heuritics, and inclusive or analogical language. The research results showed that the pilgrimage tradition adheres to philosophical values, namely enjoyment, life, psychology, and religion. The stages of values obtained in the Pilgrimage tradition in Max Scheler's perspective were: First, the value of pleasure was reflected in the enthusiasm of the community such as togetherness, cohesiveness, enjoying free-range chicken ingkung after a joint prayer ritual. Second, mutual cooperation in order to clean the graves of grandparents or guardians. Third, the spiritual value when reading the consent and followed by a prayer followed by the community holding the event. Fourth, the value of holiness with the aim of getting blessings from the Creator (God).

VISITING TUAN TOSALAMA’S GRAVE IN BULO-BULO MANDAR: Max Scheler’s Value Hierarchy Perspective

<p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p><em>The purpose of this article is to examine the tradition of visiting Tuan Tosalama ri Bulo-bulo's grave and to learn more about the phenomenon of this practice. Observation and in-depth interviews were used in a descriptive qualitative methodology. Additionally, the data were examined using Max Scheler's value hierarchy methodology. The findings demonstrated that Tuan Tosalama ri Bulo-bulo, who lived in the 16th century, was thought to be the one who first spread Islam in the confederation area of Karua Tiparittiqna Uhai (eight drops of water from the mountain). The inhabitants of Bulo- bulo regularly visit the graves as pilgrims who have been purified. As a sign of appreciation and a salute to Tuan Tosalama ri Bulo-bulo, it has even become a yearly custom in the area following the rice harvest. Not only is visiting the tombs a ritual, but it also has philosophical benefits, including spiritual, psychological, and recreational ones. The abundance of cakes and food served in each house highlights the pleasure value of having fun. This pilgrimage tradition's main benefit is that it serves as a meeting place for migrants returning home and residents of Bulo-bulo. Following their visit to Tuan Tosalama ri Bulo-bulo's grave, pilgrims are said to experience inner peace, according to psychological values. While traveling, pilgrims develop spiritually and exhibit religious values.</em></p><p> </p>

MITOS DAN RITUAL DIBALIK TRADISI ZIARAH WALI: STUDI KASUS DI MAKAM SYAIKHONA KHOLIL BANGKALAN

The Indonesian Muslim community continues to uphold its religious traditions to this day. One of the religious traditions carried out is the pilgrimage of saints. Religious traditions are practiced as a basic moral against the influence of modernization. The existence of the Wali pilgrimage is inseparable from the growing faith among the Indonesian Muslim community. The purpose of this study is to explore the phenomenon of religious tradition, namely the pilgrimage of saints. In particular, it examines the myths that have evolved in the Muslim community to continue the Wali pilgrimage tradition to this day. In addition, the study also aims to examine whether the rituals performed by pilgrims are based on cultural or religious values. The location of the Guardian Tomb that is the subject of this investigation is the tomb of Syaikhona Kholil in Bangkalan, Madura. This study is a field survey using descriptive and qualitative ethnographic research techniques. The results of this research show that a myth has developed in which pilgrims believe that if they pray at a saint's tomb, their prayers will be easily answered. Apart from that, pilgrims believe that if they pray at the tomb of a saint, they will easily overcome all difficulties in life. It's a ritual. These rituals include: ablution, praying, reading greetings, praying, reading Yasin and tahlil, reading dhikr and sholawat, reading prayers and listening to lectures.