Heritage Tamil Rice Collection – 9 Varieties of Ancient Goodness

Premium collection of traditional Tamil heritage rice varieties

Haviyo Foods proudly presents the Heritage Tamil Rice Collection, a curated selection of nine ancient rice varieties once cherished in royal kitchens, temple rituals, and traditional households. This premium assortment celebrates Tamil heritage through grains known for their aroma, strength, nourishment, and medicinal value.

What’s Inside the Collection

• Seeraga Samba – Valued for its natural aroma and used in royal feasts and temple prasadams.
• Karuppu Kavuni – Once reserved for royalty due to its rare black grain and strength-giving properties.
• Maappillai Samba – Traditionally given to bridegrooms for stamina and vitality during Tamil wedding customs.
• Poongar – Preferred in ancient households for women’s health and overall nourishment.
• Kichili Samba – Used as daily rice by kings for its light texture and easy digestion.
• Thooyamalli – Chosen for royal cooking because of its jasmine-like fragrance and purity.
• Kullakar – Grown for centuries and used in temple rituals and sacred offerings.
• Karungkuruvai – Consumed during monsoon season for immunity and used in Siddha medicinal preparations.
• Navara – A prized Ayurvedic rice used in healing therapies and medicinal porridges.