Madurai Malli Explained

Madurai Malli
Description:	Malli from Madurai region
Type:	Agricultural
Area:	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Country:	India
Registered:	2012–13

Madurai Malli is a type of jasmine grown in the South central region of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.^[1] It was declared as a Geographical indication in 2012-13 and was the first flower from the state to be accorded the status.^{[2] [3]}

Madurai malli is a type of jasmine cultivated in the districts of Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Sivadangai and Dindigul. The flowering plants have been cultivated since 300 BCE with references from Sangam literature and temple art. The flowers are known for its unique smell and fragrance.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Application details. Government of India. 1 December 2023. 6 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230506005806/https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/238. live.
2. Geographical indications in India. Government of India. 1 December 2023. 3 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203233006/https://ipindia.gov.in/registered-gls.htm. live.
3. News: GI tag for Madurai malli. The Hindu. 18 January 2013. 1 December 2023. 3 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003142448/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/Geographical-indication-tag-for-%E2%80%98Madurai-Malli%E2%80%99/article12308395.ece. live.
4. News: The lesser known origin of Madurai jasmine. The Hindu. 25 September 2023. 1 December 2023. 10 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231010120959/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/watch-the-lesser-known-origin-of-madurai-jasmine/article67344200.ece. live.
5. GI tagged Madurai Malli. Government of India. 20 September 2022. 1 December 2023. 28 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220928142157/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1860960. live.