Kautilya

Laja: Parched Rice in Ayurveda

The botanical source of Laja is Oryza sativa L., the cultivated Asian rice plant. The accepted scientific spelling is Oryza sativa, and the species belongs to the grass family Poaceae. Rice begins as Tandula or grain, while the application of heat transforms selected paddy into Laja. This processing changes its structure, density, digestibility and Ayurvedic action.

Amritmahal Cattle: Karnataka’s Legendary Breed of Strength, Speed and Endurance

The history of the Amritmahal is closely connected with the rulers of Mysore. The term “Amrit Mahal” has commonly been interpreted as referring to an establishment or department created for maintaining cattle associated with the royal household. The original herds reportedly included recognised Mysore cattle types such as Hallikar, Hagalvadi and Chitaldroog or Chitradurga cattle.

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