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The Kol Division of the Year into Seasons

The Kol people traditionally divide the year into three principal seasons, reflecting both the natural environment and their agricultural way of life. Their seasonal calendar is closely connected with changes in climate as well as the activities of farming, which has long been central to Kol society.

The first season is Lolo Dipli, which denotes the hot weather or summer season. This period is characterized by high temperatures and marks the beginning of the annual cycle. It is followed by Jargida Dipli, the rainy season, when the arrival of the monsoon brings the rainfall necessary for cultivation. The third season is Rabang Dipli, the cold weather or winter season, bringing cooler temperatures and the completion of the agricultural cycle.

In some Kol-speaking regions, however, the names of the seasons differ. Instead of referring directly to climatic conditions, these communities use terms associated with agricultural activities. Hero Dipli refers to the sowing season and is used in place of Jargida Dipli. Likewise, Iro Dipli, meaning the harvest season, replaces Rabang Dipli. These alternative names emphasize the importance of agriculture in shaping the Kol perception of time and seasonal change.

The coexistence of climatic and agricultural terminology demonstrates the close relationship between the Kol people and their environment. While one system identifies seasons according to weather patterns, the other reflects the stages of crop cultivation. Together, they illustrate how the Kol seasonal calendar is not merely a way of measuring time but also a cultural expression of the community's dependence on nature and farming.

Thus, the Kol division of the year into Lolo Dipli, Jargida Dipli, and Rabang Dipli, along with the alternative terms Hero Dipli and Iro Dipli, reveals a traditional understanding of seasonal cycles that integrates climate, agriculture, and everyday life. This indigenous system of reckoning time remains an important aspect of Kol cultural heritage.

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