Yadnya Kasada Festival: Indonesian tribe make offerings at Mount Bromo

It is held every 14th day of the Kasada Month in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar

Last updated: July 07, 2020 | 14:19

AFP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Tengger tribe people make their way to the summit of Mount Bromo volcano to make offerings in Probolinggo, East Java.

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During the annual Yadnya Kasada festival, the Tenggerese climb Mount Bromo, an active volcano, and seek the blessing from the main deity by presenting offerings of rice, fruit, livestock and other items.

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Tengger people and tourists climb the summit of Mount Bromo.

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Tengger tribe people make their way to the summit of Mount Bromo.

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Tengger tribe people make their way to the summit of Mount Bromo.

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Villagers catch offerings thrown in to the volcano by Hindu worshippers.

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Tengger tribe people make their way to the summit of Mount Bromo.

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The ritual is held to honor Sang Hyang Widhi and is based on the ancient legend of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.

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Villagers use nets as they wait to catch offerings thrown in to the volcano by Hindu worshippers.

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Tribe members throw live offerings into the volcano's crater to honour Sang Hyang Widhi deity.

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