Mithila Makhana (original) (raw)
Mithila Makhana (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. In Mithila, Makhana is also termed as Makhan. It is the one of the three prestigious cultural identity of Mithila: Pond, Fish and Makhan "पग-पग पोखर, माछ, मखान ". It is also very famous in Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins and Kaysath celebrated for newly married couples. Makhana contains protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
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| dbo:abstract | Mithila Makhana (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. In Mithila, Makhana is also termed as Makhan. It is the one of the three prestigious cultural identity of Mithila: Pond, Fish and Makhan "पग-पग पोखर, माछ, मखान ". It is also very famous in Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins and Kaysath celebrated for newly married couples. Makhana contains protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour facilitated for Geographical indication tagging for Mithila Makhana. Subsequently, in April 2022, it received fifth Geographical indication for Bihar from the Government of India. GI has been registered in the name of Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh, Purnia. Postal Department of India started courier service of Mithila Makhana in Bihar from 28th January of 2021. (en) |
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| dbp:genus | Euryale (en) |
| dbp:imageCaption | Pond in Mithila region cultivating Makhana (en) |
| dbp:name | Mithila Makhana (en) |
| dbp:parentAuthority | Bihar Agriculture University (en) |
| dbp:species | ferox (en) |
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| rdfs:comment | Mithila Makhana (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. In Mithila, Makhana is also termed as Makhan. It is the one of the three prestigious cultural identity of Mithila: Pond, Fish and Makhan "पग-पग पोखर, माछ, मखान ". It is also very famous in Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins and Kaysath celebrated for newly married couples. Makhana contains protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. (en) |
| rdfs:label | Mithila Makhana (en) |
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