While the world knows India for its , the country is actually home to approximately 6,000 different varieties today, though historically there were over 100,000. Each region has its "celebrity" grain:
In India, rice is more than food; it is a witness to every major life event: epicurious indian rice
: Hindus worship rice as an embodiment of Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth and prosperity. While the world knows India for its ,