The 4 latest additions to the list of registered GIs are:
- Palani Panchamirtham: from Palani Town in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu.
- Tawlhlohpuan: from Mizoram.
- Mizo Puanchei: from Mizoram.
- Tirur Betel leaf: from Kerala.
1) Palani Panchamirtham:
- Palani Panchamirtham, an abishega Prasadam, is one of the main offerings in the Abisegam of Lord Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the presiding deity of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple, situated in palani Hills in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu.
- It is a combination of five natural substances, namely, banana, jaggery sugar, cow ghee, honey and cardamom in a definite proportion.
- This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from Tamil Nadu has been bestowed with the GI tag.
2) Tawlhlohpuan:
- Tawlhlohpuan is a medium to heavy, compactly woven, good quality fabric from Mizoram.
- it is known for warp yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made by hand.
- Tawlhloh, in Mizo language, means 'to stand firm or not to move backward’.
3) Mizo Puanchei:
- Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl/textile, from Mizoram.
- It is an essential possession for every Mizo lady and an important marriage outfit in the state. It is also the most commonly used costume in Mizo festive dances
- The weavers insert the designs and motifs by using supplementary yarns while weaving to create this textile.
4) Tirur Betel leaf:
- Tirur betel vine from Kerala, which is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District, is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties.
- Even though it is commonly used for making pan masala for chewing, it has many medicinal, industrial and cultural usages.
