Rice is also important for religious purposes.
Rice is called “Akshat” in Hindu religious tradition.
Rice is unique in that it is consumed in some form by one in three people worldwide. It may surprise you that most Indian folk songs about agriculture in all languages are about planting and harvesting rice. This is due to the association of paddy rice with a 12 month diet.
These songs about rice cultivation include: “Chala Sakhi ropi aai khetvan mein paddy, barsi Jai pani re hari.” India has traditionally been an agricultural nation, hence there has been a sociological discussion about folk songs that convey the joys and sorrows of agricultural culture.
According to one world view, rice cultivation started in India. In the past 20 years, archaeological evidence of paddy cultivation in India has been discovered in the Lahuradewa area of the Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, claims JN Pal, a noted archaeologist in the country and professor associated with the Department of Ancient History. from the University of Allahabad.
It was cultivated in Jhusi around 9000 BC and Lahuradewa around 8000 BC, according to an analysis of the archaeological remains discovered during the excavation.
Rice is also important for religious purposes. Rice is called “Akshat” in Hindu religious tradition. In the Vedas and Puranas, rice is considered special in religious events in India. Rice plays its part in worship and Havan events.
Rice pudding also has its own importance in auspicious works.
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