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How the Oraon tribe makes Mahua liquor

In India, the Mahua flower, nestled in the branches of the Indian butter tree, is a cherished secret of the Oraon tribe. Explore the significance of Mahua liquor in their culture and its timeless recipe.

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Mahua wine – the joyful spirit of tribal life

It’s time for educated urban people to shed their contemptuous attitude towards the traditional mahua wine and accept its significance as cultural heritage.

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Chhattisgarh’s magical mahua flowers in pics

Versatile and rich in nutrition, mahua is an important forest produce for the tribal communities in Chhattisgarh. Families store dried mahua in bulk to make mahua liquor, a popular beverage in the region.

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Sustainable honey offers sweeter returns

Smoking out honeybees hurts the bees, biodiversity and the taste of honey. So it’s no wonder a more sustainable method is catching on and increasing earnings.