Jackfruit is one of India’s most versatile fruits, closely associated with Kerala’s culture and traditions, and valued as a symbol of heritage, community, and local cuisine. Widely grown in various states of India, the jackfruit is a fruit known by different names. In Kerala, it is called Chakka; in Karnataka, Halasina Hannu; in Maharashtra and Gujarat, Phanes; in Goa, Ponos; in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Panasa Pandu; in Tamil Nadu, Halacina Hannu; and in the North, Kathal.

Kanuma Festival is regarded as a special occasion by the farmers. In Tamilnadu & Andhra Pradesh they observe this day with great...

Shiuli flowers are believed to flourish just before the arrival of Shardiya Navratras -Durga Puja, which is generally around mid-October- Ba