Delicious aromatic Govindbhog

A delight for centuries, Govindobhog rice (also referred to as Govinda Bhog rice) has served the purpose of being ambrosia for Gods and staple for the masses.

Govindbhog rice from Shirala tahasil

It is a short grain, white, aromatic, sticky rice having a sweet buttery flavor. It derives its name from its usage as the principal ingredient in the preparation of the offerings to Govindaji, the family deity of the Setts of Kolkata.

The word Govindobhog thus literally translates to offerings to Gobindo (or Govinda). However the rice is offered to deities on all major festivals.

This rice was used as ‘bhog’ (offering) for the Hindu deities, hence the name Govindbhog.

Setting it apart

This staple comes with a superior fragrance, making it the ideal choice for special delicacies. Short and white in colour, it also has the unique quality of retaining its aroma and buttery flavour around the year.

Cultivation and Production

Govindbhog, which is a Kharif crop sown in July and harvested in December (145–150 days duration) . It doesnt have too much pest problems, but is suspetible to diseases in the initial days and as is the case with aromatic rices , it is low yielding . It is one of the most popular aromatic rices.

What makes this rice different from other varieties ?

What makes this rice a favorite is its sweet, buttery and flowery aroma. The subtle flavors of cooked Govindobhog rice helps it stand out from the other varieties.

Interview of farmer Sujay Deshpande

Growing Field of Govindbhog Rice in Maharashtra :

Shirala Tahasil in Sangli District of Maharashtra is well- Known for rice cultivation. About 45 rice varieties are cultivated in different localities of Shirala tahasil. The tehsil has large area under thick forests due to heavy monsoon rains.

Taluka Shirala (also called Nagbhumi), which is located in Western Ghat, near Chandoli Forest and Warana Vasant Sagar Dam.

Loacal Variety Project Plot Visit by Taluka Agricultural Officer Ganpati Patil and Agri. Officer Arvind Shinde

Govindbhog farm with Agrucultural Assistant Eknath Bhosle

Govindbhog rice grains

Some physical properties of Govindbhog :

This white wonder is short-grained, sticky and easier to cook. Its grain quality differs from other varieties.

Health benefits of Govindbhog Rice :

1. Easily digestible and nourishing,
2. This rice variant is used in Ayurveda for treating imbalances in the body.
3. Intake of this rice benefits our skin and increases bowel movement.
4. It is said that the protein content in Govindobhog rice is absorbed much better by the body than brown rice.
5. It has been medically proven that Govindobhog rice somehow accelerates the burning of the fat in the body. In fact, the essential nutrient in the rice helps in mobilising the fat from the liver.

Source:vedicaorganics.com

Various recepies you can try with Govindbhog :

1. Basanti Pulao
2. Gobindobhog Biryani
3. Govindbhog Rice Kheer
4. Normal steam rice

and many more….

Choose the right for your health :

‘When you eat healthy, you stays healthy.’ The fact is, your health is directly associated to what you eat.

Having talked about the information of Govindbhog rice, You should came to know that this rice is healthy for human body in any condition as well as it is served as ‘bhog’ (during special events or festivals).

So if you have diabetics then you should go for the Madhuraj Rice which is specially suitable for diabetics patients. The main motive is you should select the right which is suitable for your health.

Thanks for reading this blog and feel free to contact us.

We provide the best, healthy, hand-milled red rice varieties such as :-

1. Govind bhog
2. Ratna-7
3. Madhuraj
4. Rakth-shale
5. kala-Namak
6. Champa-Kale

This blog has been written by:-

Ganesh Babaso Kshirsagar, an Agricultural Supervisor, currently working at Shirala, Maharashtra.

Contact number : 9403963898

Gmail : ganeshs28071972@gmail.com

Address : Taluka Agricultural Office, Shirala, Maharashtra.

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