Mahoba Desawari Pan
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| Mahoba Desawari Pan | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
| Description | Betel leaf variety cultivated in Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Type | Betel leaf |
| Area | Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh and parts of adjacent Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 14 September 2021 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Mahoba Desawari Pan is an important traditional crop variety of Betel leaf cultivated in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.[1] It is mainly cultivated in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh and parts of adjacent Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.[2][3][4]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Mahoba Desawari Pan".[5]
Description
The Desawari cultivar has four sub-types: Desi, Mahoba, Malawi, and Karuwalli, with Mahoba Desawari being area-specific and notable for its larger leaves compared to Maghai Pan, and has been a long-standing tradition in the Mahoba area.[citation needed] This variety is renowned globally for its distinctive crisp taste.[11] The Chaurasia community has cultivated this betel vine variety with expertise for generations.[12]
The leaves of Mahoba Desawari are not only prized for their flavor but also hold sacred significance, as evidenced by a recent shipment sent from Mahoba to Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.[13]