Cerita Telaga Warna

Ancient times there was a kingdom in West Java called Kutatanggeuhan. Kutatanggeuhan the kingdom prosperous and peaceful. People live in peace and prosperity as led by a wise king. Kutatanggeuhan King named King Suwartalaya and Queen consort named Purbamanah. Unfortunately, King and Queen had blessed the descendants that they always feel lonely. People were very concerned about this situation, because who will replace King and Queen later?

Finally the king decided to meditate. He went to the mountain and found a cave. Here that he meditated, prayed to God so blessed with offspring. After days of King Suwartalaya pray, one day suddenly magical voice.
"Do you want a descendant of King Suwartalaya?" Said the mysterious voice.
"Yes! I'd love to have children! "Said King Suwartalaya.
"All right! Your prayers will be answered. Now go home! "Said the mysterious voice.

King Suwartalaya then went home with joy. Sure enough a few weeks later, the Queen was pregnant. All rejoice. Moreover when nine months later the Queen gave birth to a beautiful daughter. He was given the name Princess Rukmini Gilang. King Suwartalaya a festive party to celebrate the birth of their daughter. Gilang Princess Rukmini became Kutatanggeuhan people's favorite daughter.

Several years have passed, the daughter Rukmini Gilang grown into a beautiful girl. Rukmini Gilang darling daughter is very spoiled and bad-mannered, perhaps because King and Queen very spoiled him. Only child's known. Whatever is required by the princess must be obeyed. If no daughter would be very angry and abusive. But people still love him. They hope that one day the daughter of temperament will change accordingly.

Another week will Rukmini daughter Gilang seventeen. King Suwartalaya showers will hold in court. All people can come and give prayer for Gilang daughter Rukmini. People come together and plan a special gift for their beloved daughter. Finally it was agreed that they will award a very beautiful necklace. The necklace was made of the best gold and sprinkled with gems of various colors. So people voluntarily spend their money and collect for the cost of making the gift. They call the best goldsmiths in the kingdom to him.

Finally the day has been waiting for came. People flocked to the courtyard where the daughter's birthday party held Gilang Rukmini. In front of the palace had stood a magnificent stage. People cheered as King and Queen up the stage. Especially when finally Gilang Rukmini daughter out of the court and waved his hand. People are happy to see the beautiful princess. The party was held with great fanfare.

Now it's time people dedicate their special gifts. They gave the box of gifts to the daughter Rukmini Gilang. Suwartalaya King opened the box and pulled out a colorful necklace is very beautiful and gave it to Gilang daughter Rukmini. Gilang daughter Rukmini looked at the necklace with a frown. Suwartalaya King looked his daughter, "Come on son, wearing the necklace! It is a sign of the people you love. Do not let them kid! "
"Yes my daughter. It was a beautiful necklace instead. Let's put on! Let the people happy, "said the Queen Purbamanah.
"Good what? This necklace ugly. Color tacky, tacky! I do not want to wear it! "Shouted Gilang daughter Rukmini.
He slammed the necklace to the floor to pieces. Suwartalaya King, Queen Purbamanah and Kutatanggeuhan people can only watch it froze. Then the tears burst Purbamanah Queen. He was very sad to see her daughter's behavior. Finally all was shed tears, until the palace was wet with their tears. They continued to cry until their tears flooded the palace, and all of a sudden out of the ground water was rushing out, more and more. Until finally sunk Kutatanggeuhan kingdom and created a very beautiful lake.

Now the lake we can still meet in the Peak district, West Java. The lake was called Telaga Warna, because if it is sunny, the water will reflect sunlight to look colorful. He said it is a reflection of color from Gilang daughter Rukmini necklace.