by Yswitopr executive summary by Darmansjah
natural cave that presents the beauty and charm of faith
Menoreh hills hide a mystery indeed. There are many stories inherited from generation to generation. One story is the Cave of Mary Lawangsih. The name of this place of pilgrimage nuances of Java. Lawang word means door, gate or gate. While the word hell (compassion) means affection, love, blessing, grace. Spiritually, Lawangsih demonstrate the role of Mary as the door of blessing to mankind. In the hills of this Menoreh Cave story of Mary Lawangsih begins.
Cave Name Maria Lawangsih may still feel foreign. It’s true. Maria Cave, located in Orchard Patihombo, Purwosari Village, District Girimulyo, Kulonprogo district is still quite new. Cave Mary nature into two in Jogjakarta [the first is the Cave of Mary Tritis in Wonosari] started siperkenalkan approximately one year. Located quite far away. From Sendangsono, Mary Cave is located about 20 km. While the Spring Jatiningsih, Parish Klepu, Maria Lawangsih Cave is about 13 km.
natural beauty along the way
Feels much if imaginable. But the sensation that would be obtained proportional to the distance of travel. Mountain road asphalt was peeling a challenge for the pilgrims. The road winding up and down and must be conquered. Nevertheless, the stretch of the view from above the height will eliminate the difficulty of terrain traversed. Exotic scenery seemed to take you to heaven. Beautiful panorama treats ready to pamper you. Undoubtedly the peace and tranquility will rule.
It is a vast cave which is believed by locals as the place where the farmers looking for fertilizer from bat droppings. In the Java language bat called “Lava”. This cave is inhabited by many bats, so do not be surprised if the name of this cave is Gua Lawa. Not known for certain, when the Lawa Cave is accessible by residents. Lawa Cave is grumbul land (bush), which has a small hole at the entrance to the cave. However, the alley-streets can be entered by humans to look for dirt Bats to an infinite depth.
Beginning in the 1990s, religious activities began to do around this cave complex. Sanctity of nuanced mystical cave was opened in the presence of religious activities. Gradually, the mystical atmosphere into an atmosphere of faith to fruition thanks to prayer and praise which were offered to God. Stretching the people to make this extensive cave as a place of pilgrimage of faith to get the shape around the year 2008. With a burning passion and faith based on a strong, inspired people to start to change the mystical cave became a place of spiritual though. Nearly a year more extensive cave converted into a pilgrimage of faith. In May 2009, for the first time in Goa Lawa is used to place the closing Eucharist Month of Mary. On October 1, 2009, the pilgrimage was inaugurated and opened to the public.
The beauty of this Lawangsih Mary Cave was not yet fully excavated. There are still many things that can be developed to maximum up to the more inviting a lot of Oran g to come to this place. In the back of the statue of the Virgin Mary there is a water drain passageway clear nan. This water can be processed and placed into a source of living water. On the right side of the statue there is an alley. Entrance to the hall is relatively small so as to achieve the depth of the hall the visitors have to queue. In this hall there is a place to pray. With the lighting is adequate and stalactite and stalagmite decoration, place of prayer in this hall will really bring us in total silence. The sound of water dripping from the stalactite more and add nuance to be felt heavenly. Perhaps, this hall was still inside. However, limitations of facilities and infrastructures, dark tunnel that has not been excavated. If the tunnel is still dark explored and developed, the more sempurnalah existence as Cave This cave is a natural Maria. In addition to the principal, support facilities are also not maximal. although there are bathrooms and parking lots, but these support facilities will be increasingly necessary as the increasing number of pilgrims who will come to this place.
Cave Mary Lawangsih is a step of faith pilgrimage of the people of the Stasi SPM Pelemdukuh Fatima, who had been praying to Our Lady in the Cave of Mary Pengiloning Leres. This cave is a small cave located on top of Fatima Chapel Stasi Pelemdukuh SPM. Leres Pengiloning Cave is the embryo of the Cave of Maria Lawangsih. Location of Cave Pengiloning Leres which are located on SPM Fatima Chapel Pelemdukuh, not too far from the Cave of Mary Lawangsih. In addition to the cave, looking statue of Christ the King is blessed. The statue was as high as 3 meters. According to the story, Goa Maria Pengiloning Leres it seems like an ark. Noah’s Ark, which in ancient times human beings have been saved and the other creatures on the earth from the flood. Ark shape is then further enhanced by the statue of Christ the King of Hosts as the boat captain.
Cave Mary Lawangsih which is a natural cave and is located in the hills notch presenting extraordinary spiritual tours. The journey to reach the site is like a journey following the path of the cross of Christ that led to his glory. After a long journey, feel heavenly presented in front of the eye. The beauty of nature will bring us to the heavenly beauty of imagination. For the seekers of spiritual wealth, the Cave of Mary Lawangsih is an alternative choice. In a place far from this crowd, ready for His heavenly peace. It is not difficult to reach this place because at certain points have been installed pointer boards.
peace with the Mother
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