I am with Madhu and Dr. Arti
Raghunath temple being constructed at R.S.Pura, the borer of India
The beautiful paddy field
Dr Bhakshi and Dr. Arti with Madhu and her husband
enjoying the exquisite smell of the very special Basmati paddy field!
Rice has a history of more than 5000 years, satisfying hunger of millions of people.
India is the land of Paddy, Wheat and Maze. In the Indian subcontinent, rice is a staple food for all countries. This grain is available across the world. Every state in India has some version of rice. In Kerala, we primarily depend on brown rice, believing that it is more nutrititious with vitamin B than that of other brands of rice. Parboiled rice, which goes through a stem pressure process is extra fluffy in its texture. I was interested to visit R.S. pura on three reaons: I wanted to visit the international border point that connects India with Pakistan. I also wanted to experience the paddy fields that would resemble my childhood environment in Kerala, whci I loved very much. I realised that Ram temple was being constructed at the end of R.S.Pura. I witnessed people lleading normal life despite their so close proximity to Pakistan- India border.
The world famous Basmati rice, grown once a year, was cultivated in R.S. Pura.
Basmati rice is popularly known as the king of rice. I was happy to visit the paddy fields opposite to Madhu's house. I took photographs of the paddy fields. Once again thanks to Dr. Aarti and Dr. Bakhshi who gave me the splendid experience.