Location: Kampung Kranggan, Bekasi -6.367548, 106.934115
Babaritan, or the “earth offering,” is a traditional ceremony performed as an expression of gratitude to the Creator for the blessings bestowed upon the community. This ceremony is generally held regularly at designated times. The people of the Kranggan Traditional Village believe that by performing this earth offering, they can receive blessings in their lives. In the Kasepuhan Kranggan Traditional Village, the Babaritan tradition is usually held three times a year—during the months of Apit, Suro, and Maulud.
During the Babaritan ritual, the community gathers to offer communal prayers led by the Olot, who serves as the village elder or traditional leader. In addition, an offering procession is held, featuring agricultural produce or other items that symbolize abundance and prosperity. In the year of Alif—which occurs once every eight years—a procession featuring the head of a white buffalo is held as part of the Babaritan ritual.
Philosophically, Babaritan teaches the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the natural resources that sustain human life. This ceremony also reflects the cycles of nature and humanity’s dependence on the existence and preservation of the natural world. Babaritan is not merely a ritual ceremony but also an integral part of the spiritual and cultural life of the Kasepuhan community of Kranggan Traditional Village, which maintains a harmonious relationship with nature and the Creator.
A collaboration with Bangun Kota Kita, Kasepuhan Kranggan, Kelurahan Jatirangga, & Universitas Indonesia.
