THE LEGEND OF KYAI KARSOREDJO'S TOMB: RITUAL TOURISM AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

Kyai Karsoredjo is a legendary figure among the people of Pandanan and the surrounding area in Klaten Regency. During his lifetime, he was considered a holy figure, possessing spiritual powers capable of helping people escape suffering. President Soekarno even met with Kyai Karsoredjo to seek his blessings against colonialism. Given Kyai Karsoredjo's reputation as a holy man, it is no surprise that Kyai Karsoredjo's tomb in Pandanan, Klaten, is considered a holy tomb. However, unlike the tombs of other holy men in Klaten, such as Ki Ageng Gribig, Sunan Bayat, Rangga Warsita, and others, Kyai Karsoredjo's tomb is not widely visited, making it less effective in stimulating the local economy. This is what intrigued the researcher, as to why Kyai Karsoredjo's tomb is not as crowded with pilgrims as other tombs. To answer this question, the researcher conducted a qualitative study using a literary tourism approach that focused on the study of literary tourism to places of literary value (literary places) or the homes of writers. Data collection techniques were carried out through field observations, interviews, and literature studies. The findings of this study indicate that the legend of Kyai Karsoredjo's tomb as a religious tourism destination requires further development and innovation to attract pilgrims and stimulate the local economy.