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Dr.Richhariya In-situ Rice Seed Centre
At, Dr.Richhariya in-situ rice seed centre(DRIRS), We conserve Indigenous Paddy Seeds that are native to our Village. We conserve these seeds in their natural habitat. These grains have been grown in our village community for many generations owing to its unique characters.
DRIS is situated in Komerlingam village, Tamil nadu, on the banks of River Amaravathi. This Village had been mentioned in Ancient Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 100 BC.
This Village has been ruled by a King named Kumanon who is known for his philanthropy for scholars and poets. This village traces its name back to 100 BC where it was called Kumanon Lingam, as the king famous constructed Kasi Viswanath Temple in the village, from a lingam brought from kasi. The temple still stands telling the 2000 years history of the village.
Pallu is a ancient tamil literature which talks about the life of Pallars, people who farmers of lowlands. Lowlands are those lands whose level is at or below the sea level. These Literature has mentioned hundreds of Indigenous paddy varieties that were grown in ancient Tamil Nadu.
India had more than 2 lakh varieties of indigenous paddy seeds. Every village had its own seeds tailored to their own needs.
Pallu is a ancient tamil literature which talks about the life of Pallars, people who farmers of lowlands. Lowlands are those lands whose level is at or below the sea level. These Literature has mentioned hundreds of Indigenous paddy varieties that were grown in ancient Tamil Nadu.