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RAMADAN
08 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025




Ramadan











Padusan: A sacred tradition to







welcome Ramadan in Central Java









Centuries-old ritual of purification blends spirituality, culture, and environmental stewardship


• Padusan dates back
centuries, blending
Javanese, Hindu, and
Buddhist influences

TDT | Agencies

s Ramadan 2025 ap -
proaches, the people of
ACentral Java, Indonesia,
are preparing to observe Padu-
san, a centuries-old tradition
that symbolizes purification and
spiritual readiness for the holy
month. Rooted in a blend of Ja-
vanese, Hindu, Buddhist, and
Animist influences, Padusan is
a unique cultural practice that
continues to thrive in modern
times.
The Essence of Padusan
Padusan, derived from the Ja- which are considered holy. By er parts of Indonesia, such as
vanese word “adus” meaning preserving this tradition, com- Padusan is per- Marpangir in North Sumatra
“to bathe,” involves a ritual of munities also emphasize the formed in sacred and Belangiran in Lampung,
bathing or soaking in water on importance of maintaining the each with its own cultural nu-
the last two days before Ram- cleanliness and sanctity of these water sources like ances but sharing the com -
adan begins. This tradition is natural sites, highlighting the springs and rivers, mon theme of purification and
deeply symbolic, representing ecological value of Padusan. which are believed spiritual preparation.
the cleansing of the body and to hold spiritual sig-
soul before entering the sacred A Cultural and Spiritual Legacy nificance and require Modern Adaptations and
month. Participants engage in Padusan is more than just a preservation for fu- Challenges
self-reflection, contemplating physical cleansing ritual; it em- ture generations While Padusan remains a
their past actions and seeking bodies the Javanese philosophy deeply spiritual practice, it has
spiritual renewal. of harmony between humans, evolved into a communal event, issue guidelines to ensure safety supervise children and elderly
The ritual is typically per - nature, and the divine. The tra- their ancestors, their communi- attracting large crowds to pop- and preserve the tradition’s es- family members, and adhere to
formed in sacred water sources dition underscores the intercon- ty, and God. ular bathing sites. This shift has sence. Authorities advise partic- weather forecasts, especially
such as springs, rivers, or pools, nectedness of individuals with Similar traditions exist in oth- prompted local governments to ipants to choose safe locations, during the rainy season.



Ramadan Recipe Luxury hummus Serves: 8
Time: 25 mins

se good-quality chickpeas • 2 garlic cloves roughly to serve a serving bowl or spread fry until golden, around
Uto give this vegan hummus chopped it onto a plate. Can be 4 mins. Drain on kitchen
a really silky feel. Dips make • 1 tbsp tahini Method: made up to two days in paper.
perfect, easy party food to • 1½ lemons juiced advance and kept in the 3. Drizzle some oil over the
serve with crudités and warm 1. Blitz ¾ of the chickpeas fridge. hummus, then sprinkle
pittas For the toppings and 120ml of the oil with 2. Dry the rest of the chick- with the spices, parsley
• ½ tsp smoked paprika the rest of the hummus peas on kitchen paper as and pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients • ½ tsp sumac ingredients and a good much as possible. Heat the Scatter the fried chick-
• ½ small pack parsley amount of seasoning in a remaining oil in a frying peas on top and serve with
• 700g chickpeas drained roughly chopped food processor. Add a lit- pan over a medium heat. crudités and warm pitta
• 135ml extra virgin olive • 40g pomegranate seeds tle water if it is too thick. Add the chickpeas and a breads.
oil plus extra for drizzling • Crudités and warm pittas, Spoon the hummus into large pinch of salt, and





SUD OKU CROSSW ORD
Across
Yesterday’s solution 1- ___ precedent; 5- Away from port; 9- “Alice” diner; 13- Clear the slate; 15- Optimistic;
16- Egg-shaped; 17- Opium flower; 18- Sorry sort; 19- Queue; 20- Wing-tip tip; 21- Chieftain, Yesterday’s solution
usually in Africa; 23- Moved over ice; 25- Mtn. stat; 26- Tara family; 27- Like some triangles;
30- Big fat zero; 31- Conclude by; 32- Exasperating; 37- Blind as ___; 38- Part of an act; 40- CPR
pros; 41- Concealed; 43- Graceful birds; 44- Sorrowful; 45- Regret; 47- The continent; 50-
Screen image; 51- Evaluate; 52- Out of control; 53- Tax-deferred nest egg; 56- Sports figure;
57- Soccer star Mia; 59- Finished, terminated; 61- Nintendo rival; 62- “Garfield” canine; 63-
Noted Civil War biography; 64- Not e’en once; 65- Tailless amphibian; 66- Hair goops;
Down
1- Equinox mo.; 2- Switch ending; 3- Record; 4- Viper; 5- Get there; 6- Tart; 7- Legal
conclusion?; 8- County in SW Scotland; 9- Tooth; 10- 1996 Madonna role; 11- Bowling alley
divisions; 12- Hill toy; 14- Grommet; 22- Guys; 24- Cabbagelike plant; 25- Put on cloud nine;
26- Getting ___ years; 27- Mariners can sail on seven of these; 28- “Power Lunch” network;
29- Hebrew month; 32- Mack of old TV; 33- Attach, as a patch; 34- Bridge expert Sharif; 35-
How to play Range: Abbr.; 36- “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto); 38- Photograph; 39- Yield; 42-
Place a number in the empty boxes in such Those, to Juan; 43- Puffer of menthols; 45- Having a rim; 46- Environmental prefix; 47- First
a way that each row across, each column name in cosmetics; 48- Grammarian’s concern; 49- Pave over; 51- Org.; 52- What ___ mind
down and each 9-box square contains all reader?; 53- Not working; 54- Spool; 55- Citrus coolers; 58- Hoo-ha; 60- Not pos.;
of the numbers from one to nine.
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