Ngobaran Beach Location : Kanigoro , Saptosari , Gunung Kidul , Yogyakarta
Ngobaran an exotic beach . If low tide, you can see the spread of algae ( seaweed ) both green and brown . When viewed from above, the spread of algae growing in the cracks in the reef looks like a rice field in a densely populated area . Dozens of marine animals are also found in cracks in the reef , ranging from sea urchins , starfish , shellfish to class .
But that is not contained in the other shore is the charm of culture , ranging from building up in the local diet . One of them is interesting is that there is a place of worship for four religions or beliefs adjacent stands .
Building the most obvious place of worship is a kind of temple with statues of white gods . The place of worship was erected in 2003 to commemorate the presence of Brawijaya V , one of the descendants of the king of Majapahit , in Ngobaran . People who worship in this place is Kejawan faiths . The name " Kejawan " according to the story is derived from the name of one of the sons of Brawijaya V , ie Bondhan Kejawan . Builders place of worship is claimed to be a descendant of Brawijaya V and pointed to one of the people to keep this place .
Walk to the left of the place of worship , you will see a Joglo used for places of worship Kejawen followers . You will see some people were saying their prayer . According to the locals , in contrast to the belief Javanese Kejawan . However, they can not pinpoint the difference.
If you continue down the path that lies ahead Joglo , you 'll find a stone box with dry plants . Plants are lined with gray wood . The point where the dry growing was the place where UB V pretend to burn yourself . The move was taken because the UB V does not want to fight his son , Raden Patah (the first King of Demak ) .
That the story of Brawijaya V is doubted by many historians . Why, if it Raden Patah attack UB V it will give the impression that Islam spread by force . Many historians believe that the historical evidence was not strong enough to conclude that Raden Patah offensive . Learn how , maybe you can find your own .
A few meters from a box of dry twigs grow there pretending to places of worship of Hindus . It is unclear when the founding of the temple.
On the front there is a growing twigs of a mosque measuring approximately 3x4 meters . The mosque building is quite simple because the floor is of sand . If it unites with the beach. Interestingly , if most mosques in Indonesia facing West , this mosque faces south . The front of the imam leading the prayer is open so can immediately see the ocean . According to the locals , not many know about the reason. In fact , local residents surprised because the building was one of the famous Kyai NU followers living in Bake , Gunung Kidul . As a guide for those who would pray , the locals gave the sign on the wall with a red pencil on the actual direction of Qibla .
After being amazed at the religious site , you can walk down to the beach . Then came the morning , visitors will find the public beach amid seaweed harvesting for sale to middlemen . The earnings for their daily needs .
However , if you come in the afternoon, usually you will find people looking for sea urchins for food in the evening. To be eaten , must be cut first prickly sea urchins until smooth and then split using a sickle . The meat of the sea urchin is then taken out . Usually people look for hedgehogs , armed with buckets , oil filter , sickle , and hat to avoid heat .
Sea urchins were obtained usually given in the form of salt and chili seasoning then fried . According to residents , sea urchin meat is chewy and delicious . Unfortunately, not many people who sell exotic foods . But if you want to order , try asking at one of them to cook . Who knows , you can also share ideas on how to cook sea urchins so that residents can use the beach Ngobaran that knowledge to improve their business lives