Mysuru, Aug. 9 -- * Over 100 varieties of rice on display, sale at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry

* Rajamudi, Ratnachudi to Burma Black: Rare, medicinal varieties of desi rice on display

A two-day Desi Akki (Rice) Mela, showcasing over 100 traditional rice varieties from different States, began this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry. Rare types such as red rice, aromatic rice, black rice, medicinal rice and bold-grained rice, along with a range of value-added rice products, are on display.

Organised by 'Sahaja Samrudha' and the 'Save Our Rice Campaign,' the Mela features paddy conservators from across the State selling their desi rice directly. Seeds of popular varieties like Rajamudi, Burma Black, Sidda Sanna, Ratnachudi, Navara, Govi...