Kelud LEGEND AND THE GODDESS KilisuciOctober 12, 2011 at 12:55


MOUNTAIN Kelud according to legend is not derived from naturally elevated mound . Such as Mount Tangkuban Perahu in West Java , Kelud formed from a
betrayal of the love of a princess named Dewi Kilisuci against two powerful kings and Ox mahesa Suro Suro . At that time , Goddess Kilisuci daughters famous for Manik Jenggolo
proposed two princes her beauty . But instead of applying the human race , because that one ox -headed bull named King Suro and only song -headed buffalo named Mahesha Suro.Untuk reject such applications , Goddess Kilisuci making contest that may not be done by ordinary people , which makes the two wells on the crest Kelud , which one should the other one smells fishy and should smell fragrant and must be completed in one night or until the cock crowed .
Finally with supernatural powers and Ox Mahesha Suro Suro , disanggupi contest . after work
night , both winning in the contest . But Dewi Kilisuci still has not diperistri . Goddess Kilisuci then filed a request again . Ie, the two kings must prove first
that both the well and the fragrant smells really fishy with the way they both had to go to
in the well . Beguiled by the seduction , keduanyapun into the very deep wells . Once they were inside the well , and then ordered the soldiers Goddess Kilisuci Jenggala to hoard them with stones . He died Mahesha Suro Suro and Ox . But before dead Ox could swear by Suro said . ÓYoh , wong Kediri mbesuk pethuk piwalesku will sing makaping Kaping yoiku . Dadi times will Kediri , Blitar background dadi , dadi would Kedung vBulletin .
( Yes , the Kediri tomorrow will get a very large balasanku . Kediri going to be a river , Blitar
vBulletin will be land and into lakes . From this legend finally the slopes of Mount
kelud do Supah custody offerings as proxies for the so-called float offerings .


The event is held annually on December 23 in mosque by Sane Sugih society . But the implementation of the 2006 special purpose digebyarkan by Regent Kediri to improve
prestige tourist area. Implementation of this ritual is also a promotional vehicle to increase tourist arrivals to come to Kediri . However Kelud activity with all the knick perniknya become one of the attractions featured in Kediri .
The tunnel entrance location offerings float is actually not far , just about 500 meters away . However, because the terrain is up and down , it can make foot fatigue . Moreover, the convoy participants of the ceremony must enter a tunnel Gresco 2 about 4 feet in diameter . Interestingly , the condition of the tunnel
the darkness was just a light kerosene lamps and candles decorated the float an offering during the implementation . Tunnel splitting Kelud slope about 200 meters in length . Conditions are very similar to Tunnel Migbay Los Angeles is quite popular because it had become an icon event filming King Kong Hollywood production . Once out of the tunnel , the beautiful scenery terlihatlah Kelud crater that greenish color . Water crater area of ​​12 Ha position flanked the 3 Mount Kelud , Elephant Mungkur and chipped so beautiful and charming . The exit of the tunnel using the path above the ground hard rocks , down the stairs with concrete trapping approximately 100 meters . Interestingly, when we entered the crater rim Kelud participant float offerings may not use footwear .
The offerings float mean this as a sign of gratitude to Almighty God , for His mercy and given to the public health Slope Kelud precisely various sources )
Kelud area is located approximately 35 km from the town of Kediri or 120 Km from the capital city of Surabaya in East Java province . Including an active volcano with an altitude of 1,730 meters above sea level ( masl ) . Beautiful mountain panorama that experienced travelers and cool air make at home to linger on
this region .
Sights Kelud very suitable for those who are adventure ( adventure ) . Among rock climbing , hiking , camping ground . Even recently used as a check point national car rally 2006. The road to Mount Kelud already hotmiks and can pass any kind of vehicle . However, you should not use a sedan car , since 3 km towards the gate entrance there is a fairly steep incline ,
the 40 -degree slope about 100 meters in length . Kelud until now has had 28 recorded eruptions beginning in 1000 to 1990.