Makna Beras sebagai Media Komunikasi Religius dalam Hindu Kaharingan dan Tantangan Akses dalam Menyediakannya
Keywords:
Kaharingan, Rice, Ritual
Abstract
This study examines the construction of rice as a medium of religious communication in Hindu Kaharingan rituals and the response of this belief system to individual limitations in accessing and providing ritual requirements. It employs a qualitative approach through library research with a descriptive-analytical method. The study addresses a gap in prior research that tends to separate religious, social, and economic dimensions, resulting in a fragmented understanding of rice within the Kaharingan symbolic system. The findings show that rice is not merely a material element but a sacred medium connecting humans with God (Ranying Hatalla Langit), whose meaning is socially legitimized and culturally transmitted. Ritual practices also reinforce social cohesion and collective identity. However, reliance on rice creates potential access inequality, particularly under economic constraints. Despite this, the Kaharingan belief system demonstrates adaptive capacity through collective mechanisms that sustain inclusivity and continuity. This study highlights that religious practices are shaped by dynamic interactions among sacred symbols, social structures, and economic realities.
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Črnič, A., & Jurekovič, I. (2026). Embodied Religion In The Post-Pandemic Digital Age: Insights From Seven European Countries. Religion, State & Society, 54(1), 83–103. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637494.2026.2617526
Dewi, A. A. I. P., Sudarma, M., Djamhuri, A., & Andayani, W. (2024). Cultural Perspectives On Financial Accountability In A Balinese Traditional Village. Open Cultural Studies, 8(1), 20240021. https://doi.org/10.1515/culture-2024-0021
Dos Santos, V., & Rodrigues da Cruz, E. (2024). Materiality, Religion And The Digital: A Theoretical Exploration Of Material Religion In Immersive Platforms. Poligrafi: Revija Za Religiologijo, Mitologijo in Filozofijo, 29(113/114), 7–31. https://doi.org/10.35469/poligrafi.2024.483
Gudeman, S. (2022). Economy’s Tension: The Dialectics Of Community And Market. Berghahn Books. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780857451316
Jeniva, I., & Tanyid, M. (2025). The Framework Of Religious Moderation: A Socio-Theological Study On The Role Of Religion And Culture From Indonesia’s Perspective. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101271
Kirby, B. (2024). Religious Infrastructure: Designations, Transformations, Entanglements. Religion, State & Society, 52(2–3), 96–113. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637494.2024.2353416
Kurniawati, D. P. M., Hastjarjo, S., & Slamet, Y. (2024). Communication of Rituals and Traditional Ceremonies Dayak Ngaju Community in Central Kalimantan. Formosa Journal of Science and Technology, 3(1), 103–118. https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v3i1.7533
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Nadilla, D. F., Subiyakto, B., Arisanty, D., Syaharuddin, S., Jannah, F., & Mardiani, F. (2025). The Traditional Custom Of Tawas Jaa As A Means Of Strengthening Social Cohesion Among The Dayak Deah Community. Satwika: Kajian Ilmu Budaya Dan Perubahan Sosial, 9(2), 536–544. https://doi.org/10.22219/satwika.v9i2.39202
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Page, M. J., McKenzie, J. E., Bossuyt, P. M., Boutron, I., Hoffmann, T. C., Mulrow, C. D., Shamseer, L., Tetzlaff, J. M., Akl, E. A., & Brennan, S. E. (2021). The PRISMA 2020 Statement: An Updated Guideline For Reporting Systematic Reviews. BMJ, 372. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n71
Qalyubi, I. (2023). Reading Signs On The Tiwah Ritual Of Kaharingan Adherent In Central Kalimantan: Semiotic Perspective Of Roland Barthes. Journal of Syntax Transformation, 4(9). https://doi.org/10.46799/jst.v4i9.816
Rupiadi, R., & Arta, I. G. A. J. (2025). Tantangan dan Strategi Pelestarian Tradisi Hindu Kaharingan Di Era Modern. Widya Katambung, 16(2), 15–31. https://doi.org/10.33363/wk.v16i2.1782
Suasta, W., Lingei, L., & Eka, N. (2023). Ritual Manyaki Ehet Dayak Ngaju Hindu Kaharingan di Kota Palangka Raya. HAPAKAT: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.33363/hpkt.v2i2.1034
Sugiharto, S., & Handayani, M. (2024). Theorizing Materiality As Cultural Discourses. Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 19(3), 213–228. https://doi.org/10.1080/17447143.2025.2507942
Szabó, C. (2023). Introduction: Material Religion in Central and Eastern Europe. Material Religion, 19(5), 427–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432200.2023.2285583
Tu’o, D. I., Tjang, Y. S., & Yuswanto, F. (2026). Kepercayaan Adat Dayak Tomun: Mekanisme Solidaritas Sosial, Kontrol non-formal, dan Adaptasi Budaya di Era Modernisasi. Filosofi: Publikasi Ilmu Komunikasi, Desain, Seni Budaya, 3(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.62383/filosofi.v3i1.1041
Vásquez, M. A. (2011). More Than Belief: A Materialist Theory Of Religion. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/socrel/srr061
Wilantari, N. N. A., & Safitri, M. (2024). Nilai Kearifan Lokal Batang Haring dalam Pariwisata dan Budaya Kalimantan Tengah. Tampung Penyang, 22(2), 125–142. https://doi.org/10.33363/tampung-penyang.v22i2.1372
Published
2026-06-06
How to Cite
Putra, I. W. S., Saputra, P., & Kunti, N. W. (2026). Makna Beras sebagai Media Komunikasi Religius dalam Hindu Kaharingan dan Tantangan Akses dalam Menyediakannya. Widya Sandhi, 17(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53977/ws.v17i1.3919
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