javaneseritual

What Is “Slametan”? The Communal Ritual Explained Respectfully

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Javanese Slametan ritual with tumpeng and prayers.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 27, 2025 Imagine this: you’re walking through a quiet Javanese village as dusk settles. The air is fragrant with jasmine and cooking fires. From a neighbor’s house, you hear a low, melodic murmur of prayers, followed by the sight of men emerging with small, neat packages… Baca selengkapnya: What Is “Slametan”? The Communal Ritual Explained Respectfully

Wuku Kulawu: Advice from the God of Wealth about the Gift of Prosperity and the Test of Extravagance

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Thumbnail of Wuku Kulawu with Bethara Sadana, the god of fortune, symbolizing prosperity.

Wuku Kulawu: The Energy of Prosperity and Steadfastness Angger, anakku (My child)… In our journey tracing the 30 “climates of the soul” within the great pawukon jawa (the traditional Javanese calendar system, a 210-day cycle), we arrive at the twenty-eighth gateway. This is a realm overseen by the energy of prosperity, honesty, and extraordinary steadfastness:… Baca selengkapnya: Wuku Kulawu: Advice from the God of Wealth about the Gift of Prosperity and the Test of Extravagance