![]() ![]() Pranatamangsa, which means the arrangement of seasons, is very suitable for the region around the Merapi-Merbabu mountain complex in Central Java, where the wet and dry seasons are of equal length. The calendar reflects a significant correlation of cosmographical, bioclimatological and sociological aspects of agricultural activities in rural areas, resulting in a living dialogue between man and his natural environment. Its use can be traced back to the welfare and prosperity of the old agricultural kingdoms in Central Java, such as Old-Mataram, Pajang and Islam-Mataram. The calendar functions as a practical guide for agricultural activities for the rural peasants, and was in use in Java before the arrival of the Hindus. ![]() ![]() Pranatamangsa, the traditional Javanese calendar, has not been studied in depth until comparatively recently. ![]()
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