A Tomb in Sivas Yıldızeli Belcik Village: Zirahat Baba (Yağmurcuk Baba)

Abstract

In this study, the "Zirahat Baba" tomb, which is located in Belcik Village and is an important place to visit, was examined. In general, tombs containing the graves of holy people are of great importance in transferring and protecting the cultural and religious heritage of a society and shaping the belief system of a society. It is seen that after the Turks accepted the religion of Islam, they continued their tradition of visiting the graves of people who were considered sacred, as they did not completely abandon their worldview originating from the belief in the Sky God. Thus, the tombs, which are a mixture of folk belief and book belief, correspond to the concept of Tomb in Islam. The difference between mausoleums built in the name of religious leaders or important people from tombs is that they are more ornate. In the study, information was given about the value of the tombs and tombs within the social context by taking on a social context, and in this context, the beliefs, rituals and miracles that found meaning around the "Zirahat Baba" tomb were taken into consideration. Apart from this, information about the historical structure and story of the "Zirahat Baba" deposit and its place in Turkish culture and belief system is also included. The study is a field study. For this reason, the "Zirahat Baba" tomb was visited and observations were made about the tomb. Participatory interview technique was also used in the study.