Panchamirtham’ of Palani temple gets GI tag

GS-III: ‘Panchamirtham’ of Palani temple gets GI tag

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The famous Palani panchamirtham, given as ‘prasadam’ at the Murugan temple at Palani has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from Tamil Nadu has been given the GI tag.

About the Panchamirtham

It is sweet in taste and one of the main offerings for Lord Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the presiding deity of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, situated on Palani Hills.
The panchamirtham is a combination of five natural substances — banana, jaggery, cow ghee, honey and cardamom.
Dates and diamond sugar candies are added for flavour.
The panchamirtham is an ‘abhishega prasadam’ (food that is a religious offering), which is served in a semi-solid state.
Not even a single drop of water is added during the preparation of the panchamirtham.
This gives it its classic semi-solid consistency and taste. No preservatives or artificial ingredients are used.

What’s special with it?

The whole process of producing the panchamirtham is automated. It is doubly ensured that the hygienic aspects are maintained.
Devotees who visit the temple are offered the panchamirtham as a prasadam in the hill temple as well as in stalls run by temple administration at Adivaram.
It is believed that the panchamirtham cures diseases of devotees.

About the region

GI application, the geographical area for the production of panchamirtham is Palani town in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It lies within latitude of 10.44 ° and longitude of 77.52 °.
According to the GI application filed, the Palani panchamirtham is prepared under the guidance given by the CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) Mysore, a government of India undertaking.

Source: Indian Express

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