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Epistemology of Pundhen Telaga Sarangan: A Study of Sacred Rites as Cultural Identity in Magetan, Indonesia

Wawasan: Jurnal Ilmiah Agama dan Sosial Budaya · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024) · pp. 23–36

DOI
10.15575/jw.v9i1.33790
ISSN
2502-3489, 2527-3213
Published
2024-09-03
Publisher
the Faculty of Ushuluddin, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Language
eng

Abstract

This qualitative research tried to look at the origin of Pundhen Telaga Serangan as the epistemology of Islamic studies and the systematic transformation process of local tradition into cultural identity. Pundhen, in Javanese philosophy, has sacred meaning and magical power. Indonesians have a unique way of honouring and respecting their history. One of them is by performing rituals. Ancestors carried out the oldest practice for generations, and it became a custom. This paper uses qualitative methods, where the data collection techniques include interviews, documentation, and data qualification. Moreover, the Sarangan community in Magetan Regency is the object of this study because they have experienced cultural transformation. J.G. Frazer and E.B. Taylor's animistic and magic theory become analytical tools in seeing the extent of the meaning of Pundhen ontologically and epistemologically. Furthermore, Rudolf Bultmann's hermeneutical approach will serve as a valuable addition to the comprehensive analysis of this research. The results section of this research paper shows that Pundhen Telaga Sarangan is a symbol of spirituality. It is a sacred place for the locals to establish interpersonal relationships with God, ancestors, and spirits (the others).

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Muhammad ArdiansyahUIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya1
Asranudin AsranudinAffiliation unknown1
Muh. Syukri SadimanataraAffiliation unknown1
Wa Ode Ernawati HarfiAffiliation unknown1
Josaphat JosaphatAffiliation unknown1
La KarimunaAffiliation unknown1
Thamrin AzisAffiliation unknown1
SRI WAHYUNIAffiliation unknown1
Dian Puspita DewiAffiliation unknown1
Citra JuwitaAffiliation unknown1
Wulan SugiartiAffiliation unknown1
Nazala ImroatiAffiliation unknown1
Nasruddin NasruddinCenderawasih University1
Zakkiyatul FikriyahAffiliation unknown1
Moh. Sholeh BaharisAffiliation unknown1
Ersa Rahma RamadhaniAffiliation unknown1
Hania Ahmad ZiadahAffiliation unknown1

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