Dewi Sri and Fertility in Javanese Traditions

Dewi Sri is widely known in several Javanese and Balinese traditions as a figure associated with rice, fertility, and the continuity of life. Her stories and forms of reverence are not uniform: narratives, names, symbols, and practices vary by region and community.

As a cultural subject, Dewi Sri reveals close relationships between food, land, agricultural labour, and gratitude. This article introduces a range of traditions rather than suggesting that all Javanese communities share one belief.