This sacred space – especially the area beneath the tumpang sari – is often left empty. In modern time, the area has no specific usage, but traditionally an incense was burnt once a week in this area to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri, or in Central Java, to honor Nyai Roro Kidul.
This sacred area – particularly the space beneath the tumpang sari – is frequently left unoccupied. In contemporary times, the area has no specific purpose but historically an incense was burned once a week in this area to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri or in Central Java, to honor Nyai Roro Kidul.