Statue of Loro Blonyo in Javanese Mythology

 Statue of Loro Blonyo in Javanese Mythology

 

We often encounter a pair of brides sitting cross-legged in wedding venues in the form of statues. The statue is named Loro Blonyo. History records that the Loro Blonyo statue has actually existed since the reign of Sultan Agung in the Mataram Kingdom in 1476.

The female statue is a symbol of Dewi Sri, also known as the Goddess of Fertility. While the male statue is a representation of Lord Vishnu. The two of them then met and became a couple. Thanks to the harmony, in the end this pair was made into a statue that resembled them and was named Loro Blonyo which means a symbol of prosperity and offspring or can also be called prosperity and continuity. The male statue wears a black kuluk kanigara (headgear of kings) with yellow stripes arranged vertically and circularly, and used like setagen and given a circular belt. The position of the ngapurancang hands (the position of the hands placed above the navel) and the position of the legs crossed with the soles of the toes are shown

. Then, the statue of the woman is wearing a typical Javanese dress, namely a kemben and added with paes (makeup) decoration on the forehead. Complete the bun with the crown at the top and use a mentul sunduk (a kind of decoration in the hair). The position of the feet is limp (respect) with the soles and toes of the right and left visible.

According to historical records, the Loro Blonyo statue is closely related to culture and culture. Only Javanese aristocrats have it. In the joglo house belonging to the prijajis, the Loro Blonyo statue is placed in the sentong or the middle part of the house. This section is considered the private territory of husband and wife. In the course of time, the Loro Blonyo statue, which originated in ancient Java, is still present in Javanese people's homes in modern times. The Loro Blonyo statue represents the owner of the house, which is usually placed in outside private rooms, for example in the living room or family room as interior accessories. Loro Blonyo is also believed to be able to create a positive aura in the house so that the harmony of household life is maintained.

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