1. Seeraga Samba
Valued for its natural aroma and used in royal feasts and temple prasadams.
2. Karuppu Kavuni
Once reserved for royalty due to its rare black grain and high strength-giving properties.
3. Maappillai Samba
Given to bridegrooms for stamina and vitality during traditional Tamil wedding customs.
4. Poongar
Preferred in ancient households for its benefits to women's health and overall nourishment.
5. Kichili Samba
Used as daily rice by kings for its light, soft texture and easy digestion.
6. Thooyamalli
Chosen for royal cooking because of its jasmine-like fragrance and purity.
7. Kullakar
Grown for centuries as a hardy rice used in temple rituals and offerings.
8. Karungkuruvai
Consumed during monsoon season for immunity and used in Siddha medicinal preparations.
9. Navara
A prized Ayurvedic rice used in healing therapies and medicinal porridges.