Thousands of Hindus to attend ritual

Thousands of Hindus to attend ritual

SURABAYA: Thousands of Hindus from across the country are
expected to climb famed Mt. Bromo in East Java's Probolinggo
regency on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 to attend the religious ritual of
Yadnya Kasada, Antara reported.

During the ritual at the Temple of Luhur Poten, 95 kilometers
from here, worshipers will pray for protection and a good
harvest.

Religious leader Soedjai called on both local and overseas
tourists who would visit the ritual to behave themselves in order
to help keep the ritual sacred.

"It should not become like a market festival at night, so
please do not disturb the ritual's proceedings," he said. (aan)