Ayodhya: Hanuman Garhi Besan Laddoos To Get GI Tag
The Hanuman Garhi laddus of Ayodhya filed for a GI tag before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.
While Ayodhya prepares for the historic Ram temple consecration event, another revered offering¡ªpopular laddoos from Hanuman Garhi¡ªaspires to be acknowledged. Renowned for their distinct flavour, these delicious laddoos formally applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) designation and were selected.
The purpose of the tag is to preserve Hanuman Garhi laddoos' unique identity and legacy, guaranteeing their uniqueness inside the ancient city. The effort to obtain a GI tag for these beloved sweets adds another layer of cultural preservation to the much-awaited celebrations as Ayodhya prepares for a historic occasion.
What Is The Significance Of The GI Tag?
The renowned Hanuman Garhi laddoos of Ayodhya have been registered for a GI tag, following Tirupati Balaji. GI tag refers to the geographical location or origin of a product. Any association or company producing the goods may seek to have a GI tag placed on it.
The first Indian product to receive a GI tag was Darjeeling tea, which went into effect on September 15, 2003.
Manish Singh, a devotee, expressed his joy that Hanuman Garhi applied for a GI tag. "For the past ten years, I have been visiting the Hanuman Garhi temple every Tuesday. I came here to see the 4:00 a.m. Mangla aarti. I learned today that the Hamungarhi laddus have GI tag registration. It is something we are all proud of."
"It's a fantastic accomplishment," Manish Singh continued.
Rajnikant, credited with getting GI tags for over 30 items, shared that the application for GI tag was been prepared by his team and Halwai Kalyan Samiti of Ayodhya is the applicant.
Why are the laddoos famous?
Ayodhya is home to the renowned Bajrangbali Hanumangarhi temple. It is stated that no one may receive the darshan of Lord Ram without the permission of Lord Hanuman, who is revered as the Kotwal of Ayodhya.
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