The 'Tabal Jin' Ceremony for the Sultan of Perak

The 'Istiadat Tabal Jin' is an archaic term for the 'Istiadat Tabal Pusaka', which is no longer used today as it has been replaced by the term 'Istiadat Tabal Pusaka'. What do you understand about the 'Istiadat Tabal Pusaka' when a royal heir is appointed as the Sultan of Perak? Read on for a brief explanation.

Typically, the 'Istiadat Tabal Jin', now known as the 'Istiadat Tabal Pusaka', takes place within the Balairong Seri and at the

Panca Persada

. As is known, this ceremony is performed at night, witnessed by close royal family members, high-ranking officials, and leaders of the state of Perak.

For our loyal readers at orangperak.com, in the past, this ceremony was conducted when the reign of the royal heir appointed as Sultan was peaceful and stable. The narrative of this ceremony begins with the royal shaman (pawang diraja) performing rituals on the royal regalia for seven days and seven nights.

On the seventh night, which is the highlight of the ceremony, the Sultan and the Permaisuri of Perak are invited to sit atop the

Panca Persada

with full regalia, while the royal nobat (drums) are played in front of the

Panca Persada

.

In modern times, the ceremony is only conducted for three days and three nights. The 'Istiadat Tabal Jin', the highlight of the event, is held on the third night after the customary installation. Once the ceremony is complete, the Sultan departs from the palace and proceeds to circle the

Panca Persada

seven times.

After completing seven circuits around the

Panca Persada

, they are brought up to the

Panca Persada

where the Sultan and Permaisuri are bathed. Once finished, the Sultan and Permaisuri return to the palace accompanied by the enchanting sounds of the nobat.

Upon reaching the palace, the Sultan and Permaisuri change their attire and then proceed to the Balairong Seri accompanied by the royal nobat of Perak. Then, the Sultan and the Permaisuri of Perak take their seats upon the throne.