The Rain Handler take Action at the Mandalika MotoGP,Since When The Rain Handler Exist in Indonesia?

TRIBUNBATAM.id, MANDALIKA - The action of rain handler Rara Istiani Wulandari at the Mandalika MotoGP has attracted the attention of Indonesian netizens and the world community.

The reason is, not only Indonesian citizens who discuss the pros and cons of the action of rain handlers at the international grand event, but also become the spotlight of citizens of other countries.

A number of foreign media and MotoGP Twitter accounts also praised the action of the rain handler which was considered quite successful in her work. 

As happened on Sunday (3/20/2022), the Mandalika MotoGP race was postponed for about an hour due to heavy rain. In fact, had appeared lightning on the track. 

When the rain does not stop, the rain handler then acts to perform rituals.

Not long after, the rain stopped and the MotoGP premier class race could take place.

However, since when is the activity of the rain handler known in Indonesia? 

Researcher of Literature and Humanist Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FIB UI) Dr Sunu Wasono said, in fact, it isn't clear since when exactly the rain handler was known in Indonesia.

Sunu explained that the existence of rain handlers and other handlers, such as snake charmers, crocodile charmers and others is very possible, because of human efforts to survive or maintain life.

That way, rain handlers exist because of the human need to respond to and deal with natural behavior, especially rain.

As we know, humans need rain in their lives, but there are times when they don't need rain. 

This is reinforced by the mindset of the old people who believe in the power of spells. Where, everything can be controlled with spells, including rain.

Mantras are based on gathering energy that can be harnessed for a specific purpose. Mantras are actually "only" sounds arranged in such a way.

In the context of the rain handler, the rain handler's spell is believed to be able to dispel rain that will fall in a certain place. 

At this time, the rain handler is still considered by some people who still believe in him.

Especially in community groups who still believe in supernatural powers. (*)