West Bengal In India, rice is revered as a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity and hence, is used extensively in all ceremonies and festivals. Dr Debal Deb, Founder of Vrihi and Basudha, says, “The...

The origins of this fragrant rice can be traced back to Wayanad district in Kerala. It was mostly grown by the tribal communities and is believed to be a competitor to the well known fragrant...

Also known as ‘Kaadai Kazhuththaan’ in some parts of Tamil Nadu, the Garudan Champa grain has the a white streak, very similar to the one found on the neck of the Brahmini kite (Garudan), hence...

This traditional aromatic rice variety has a history of over 300 years; The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) status to Gobinda Bhog, a speciality from Burdaman district of West Bengal. It...

This traditional aromatic rice variety has a history of over 300 years; The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) status to Gobinda Bhog, a speciality from Burdaman district of West Bengal. It...

Sold Out - Next batch availble after harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more!   Illupai Poo is amongst the rare, scented varieties of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu. This grain gets its name...

Sold Out - Next batch availble after harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more!     Illupai Poo is amongst the rare, scented varieties of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu. This grain gets its...

Sold Out! Next available in 2025. Watch this space for more!   Benaras, the land of ghats, temples, sadhus and silk, is where every stone has a special story to tell In April 2023, the...

This aromatic grain resembles a long and fine cumin seed – that could possibly be the reason it was given the name jeera (cumin) phool (flower). About a decade ago, this rice was found and...

Sold out! Next available after our harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more! Jeeraga Champa is an aromatic rice that resemble the seeds of jeera (seeragam / cumin). Cultivated during the champa season (August...

Sold Out! Next available after our harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more!     Jeeraga Champa is an aromatic rice that resemble the seeds of jeera (seeragam / cumin). Cultivated during the champa...

Kaatuyaanam a rice variety cultivated mainly in Tamil Nadu grows over seven feet tall. It has the ability to hide an elephant, hence the crop was given this name. (‘Kaatu’ meaning forest and ‘Yaanam’ meaning...

A medium fine rice, the Kabiraj Sal is a medicinal rice, known for its therapeutic use. Rich in iron, zinc & vitamin B, this rice was traditionally given to patients recovering from prolonged illness, as...

Uttar Pradesh When Gautam Budhha visited Kapilvastu for first time after attaining enlightenment, he gave the grains of Kala Namak to the local people and asked them to sow it. This grain is often called...

Uttar Pradesh When Gautam Budhha visited Kapilvastu for first time after attaining enlightenment, he gave the grains of Kala Namak to the local people and asked them to sow it. This grain is often called...