Mount Rinjani is Indonesia's
third largest mountain after mountain in New Guinea and Java. Mount Rinjani on
Lombok - West Nusa Tenggara - Indonesia, precisely in East Lombok, air-mother
boxed Selong. This mountain discount 3,726 m elevation (above sea level) and is
located at a latitude of 8º25 'LS and 116º28' BT, this mountain is a favorite
for mountain climbers Indonesia because of its natural beauty.
This mountain is part of the
Mount Rinjani National Park which has an area of approximately 41,330 ha and
will be proposed addition is to be 76,000 ha to the west and east. Crater Lake
Segara Anak owned by Mount Barujari lakeside views from the summit of Mount
Rinjani on the east side. Mount Rinjani with the highest point 3,726 m (above
sea permukaa), dominates the view of the majority of the northern part of the
island of Lombok.
On the west side there is a cone
Rinjani caldera with an area of approximately 3,500 m × 4.800 m. Extends
towards the east. In this caldera are Segara Anak (ocean = ocean, lake)
covering an area of 11 million square meters with a depth of 230 m. The water
that flows from the lake to form a waterfall which has a very beautiful
scenery. flows through the sharp and steep ravines.
Segara Anak in many common carp
and tilapia that are often used for fishing. The southern part of the lake is
called Segara Endut. On the east side of the caldera are New Mount (or Mount
Barujari) which has a crater measuring 170m x 200m with a height of 2296-2376 m
(above sea level). This small mountain Last active / erupted since May 2, 2009
and through May, after previously erupted anyway in 2004. If the eruption in
2004 no casualties, and the eruption in 2009 has claimed the lives of 31 people
indirectly, for flash floods Kokok (River) Tanggek by the pressure of lava to
Segara Anak. Previously, Mount Barujari ever recorded erupted in 1944 (and
establishment), 1966, and 1994.
This mountain is part of the
'ring of fire' well-known and important role in the spiritual aspects of life
of local communities. It is thought that the name Rinjani comes from an old
Javanese term is 'God'.
Around the slopes of Mount
Rinjani there are dense forests sprinkled with waterfalls and surrounded by the
magnificent scenery it is no wonder many visitors from abroad and within the
country. In the mountain region of the lake there is a crescent-shaped lake
Segara Anak remarkable distance of about 6 km bersebrangan with terlebarnya
point. This sulfur lake located 600 meters below the crater slope. From the
middle of this lake rises a new volcano is Mount Baru which is a result of the
eruption of a barrage in the 1990s.
Segara Anak is a spiritual place.
The Balinese come here every year and hold a ceremony called pekelan where
jewelry was placed in the lake as an offering to the mountain spirit. Sasak
people Wetu telu also regard the lake as holy places and they come here to pray
on full moon nights.
Mount Rinjani lies Mount Rinjani
National Park. Garden with an area of 41,330 ha and included the transition
zone Wallacea Line. This is where the tropical flora and fauna of Southeast
Asia to meet with Australian flora and fauna. This National Park was
established in 1997 and is one of 40 parks nasioanl in Indonesia.
For tourists, the Rinjani trek
that lasted 3 days include trekking from Senaru to the slopes of the crater, a
crater lake and then went down to Sembalun Lawang is regarded as one of the
best surfing places in Southeast Asia. The true trekker usually pass on the way
to the top of the volcano. These volcanoes can be reached from the Lawang
Sembalun and spent four days ended in Senaru.
To ensure that local communities
benefit from tourism revenue, the Rinjani Trek is managed by the National Parks
official partnership is representative of the community and the public and
private sector industries Lombok tourism. Coordination of cooperative society
run exploration at the Rinjani Trek Center (RTC) in Senaru and Rinjani Information
Center (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang.
Revenue from tourism and entrance
is used for conservation, management, and help the National Park with
maintenance of the Rinjani Trek, thus National Park can be maintained well.
This management model is a unique management in Indonesia and considered an
example of the practice of ecotourism in Indonesia.
Lake Segara Anak and stores
various mysteries and supernatural powers, which is why people feel welcome to
stay long in this place. This is where the community of supernatural beings
called Jin settled in very much. Public confidence if the Lake Segara Anak
widely seen indicates that the age of the people who saw it was still long.
Conversely, if looked cramped then indicates the age of the visionaries short,
for it must clean ourselves means to be spirited calm, hearten life, viewing
the lake back it up.
Each year the ceremony was held
in the lake by the villagers who were Hindu Bali or Sasak Muslim community.
Balinese Hindu community twice a year to hold a religious ceremony at the lake.
Sasak people can travel several times a year. There is a white crow waterfalls
and hot water frequented by people for medicinal purposes.
The peak of Mount Rinjani Lombok
believed by the public as the dwelling place of the queen jin, the ruler of
Mount Rinjani named Dewi Anjani. From the peak to the southeast there is a sea
of dust caldera called Segara Muncar. At certain moments with the naked eye
can be seen the palace of Queen Jin.
In ancient times not far from the
harbor Sheet, there is a Lord of the kingdom ruled by a very wise king named
Datu Tuan with his wife is very pretty Dewi Mas. Under the reign of King Datu
Tuan, royal in a safe, peaceful, and serene. But despite this the King looked
often sad, it is because he has not been blessed with a son, while King and
Empress already growing old.
One day the king and queen sat
chatting discuss family problems. His Majesty noted how difficult it later
because it did not have children. Datu Speak, Lord, "Adina kanda want to
convey the request, allow Kakanda take a wife again. Hopefully then we will
have children who will someday replace the government ".
After the Empress approves, then
Tuan Datu Baginda immediately propose a beautiful girl named Sunggar Tutul,
daughter of the duke Aur.
Since then the King's attention
to Dewi Mas reduced, he often stayed in the castle's new wife. The famous king
of this fair have acted unfairly against the queen. Nevertheless Dewi Mas
remains always patient, and by the grace of Almighty then Dewi Mas contain.
News about Dewi Mas containing
this certainly surprised Sunggar spotted, he feared the King would turn away
from him and back to the Empress Dewi Mas. For it with a cunning way Sunggar
Tutul incited King, that pregnancy caused by acts Dewi Mas affair with a man
named Lok deos.
Murkalah Tuan Datu Baginda, then
Dewi Mas was expelled from the palace and thrown into a dyke. Accompanied by
his entourage Dewi Mas stay in the dyke, they build a settlement. Dewi Mas
remain steadfast in taking life into the next day. At one point Gone a ship
approaching the dyke, as there is a supernatural power to direct the ship's
master of the ship to the dyke, and from a distance he saw a beautiful woman
who shines. The skipper and the crew anchored kapalpun and drop in to lodge
Dewi Mas.
After the passengers were treated
to the question of why Dewi Mas could stay in place, because during this time
the dyke are uninhabited. Dewi Mas also told all the events that happened. Dewi
Mas ask the skipper and the crew to drive her to the island of Bali. Finally
Dewi Mas and their entourage stayed in Bali and build new settlements.
Kelahiranpun day arrived, Dewi
Mas gave birth to twins, each accompanied by a miracle. A baby boy was born
along with a keris, and another baby girl was born along with arrows. Baby boy
named Raden Putra Nuna Janjak while a baby girl named Dewi Rinjani.
Both babies grow up to be
children who are funny and interesting. But one day the children are asked who
their father, as long as they teased their friends because they do not have a
father. Due to the insistence of the two children continuously, the Dewi Mas
also told all the stories that happened. She told him that their father is a
king in Lombok named Datu Tuan, he discarded kesebuah dyke because slandered by
Tutul Sunggar honey.
Nuna Raden Putra Janjak became
very angry she begged her mother to be allowed to meet his father to Lombok.
Because hold urged Dewi Mas was finally allowed his son with the accompaniment
sail to Lombok.
Arriving in Lombok Raden Putra
Nuna Janjak immediately entered the palace, but had been obstructed by the
guards. Pertarunganpun inevitable, Nuna Raden Putra Janjak although still small
but with a dagger in the hands that come together when he was born, it is very
powerful and unmatched. Many opponents were helpless to Tuan Datu Baginda had
to go down to compete. Serupun fight came to pass, they are thrust dagger. They
are both equally strong, each keris can not hurt each other. Suddenly a voice
came from the sky unseen "Hi Datu Sir, do not you are persecuting the
child. The boy was alone on your wife's own son Dewi Mas ".
After hearing it, he is very
sorry then hugged Raden Putra Janjak Nuna. After hearing the story of Raden
Putra Janjak Nuna, then promptly picked Tuan Datu Baginda consort to Bali. The
entire palace and resident Mr. rejoice, Dewi Mas no resentment at all to
Sunggar Tutul, they all live in peace and security. Nuna Raden Putra Janjak
grow up into a young man who was very handsome and thoughtful. Tuan Datu
Baginda was getting old and eventually hand over the throne to his son.
After his son ascended the throne
Tuan Datu Baginda then retreat in the mountains accompanied by his daughter
Dewi Rinjani. At the top of the mountain that the king and his daughter
meditating ascetic worships the Almighty. At the peak of this mountain goddess
Rinjani appointed by the Jin and spirits to be a queen. And since that time a
high mountain on the island of Lombok is called Gunung Rinjani.
