INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): International Journal of Cultural and Social Science

THE NYUGUH AGEUNG TRADITION OF GUMBAH HERITAGE KERIS AS A FORM OF IDENTITY FOR THE SUMEDANG LARANG PALACE

Kusmayati, Engkus (Unknown)
Permana, Cecep Eka (Unknown)



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Publish Date
25 Dec 2025

Abstract

The Karaton Sumedang Larang is a traditional institution committed to preserving the cultural heritage of its ancestors. Among its annual rituals is ”The Nyuguh Ageng Ngumbah Keris Pusaka,” a ceremonial practice of cleansing sacred heirlooms, particularly keris and other regalia, from impurities such as dirt, stains, dust, and corrosion. The heirlooms purified (dikumbah) include the Pedang Ki Mastak, Keris Kidukun, Keris Panunggul Naga, Badik Curuk Aul I and II, Keris Nagasasra I and II, along with other sacred artifacts. This study employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through literature review, field observations, and interviews. The Nyuguh Ageng Ngumbah Keris Pusaka tradition represents an act of reverence toward the ancestors by safeguarding and maintaining their legacies. Furthermore, the keris as a cultural heirloom constitutes a distinctive feature of the Karaton Sumedang Larang, symbolizing its identity and cultural continuity.

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ijcss

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Humanities Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

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International Journal of Cultural and Social Science (IJCSS) is an International Journal covering various social science fields, including culture, sociology, communication, politics, and information literacy. All articles submitted in the English ...