Kalanamak rice has been cultivated since the Buddhist period (600 BC). Faxian (a Chinese Buddhist Monk 399-412 CE) wrote that when Buddha visited Kapilvastu (modern day Siddharth Nagar) for the first time after enlightenment, the villagers asked for ‘prasad’ (Gift). Buddha gave some grains of this rice and asked to sow, it in marshy place and said “It will have a typical aroma which will always remind people of me”. This variety, if sown somewhere, loses its aroma and quality. It is highly nutritious rice with multiple health benefits, also very tasty and aromatic in nature.
Features of Kalanamak Rice
• Rich in Iron
• High Zinc
• More Protein 
• Contain Omega 3 &6
• Contain Antioxidants
Health Benefits   
1) Boot Immunity
2) Regulate Blood Pressure
3) Reduce Heart Diseases
4) Anthocyanin prevents Skin diseases and Cancer 
5) Prevent Alzheimer’s Diseases
(Nutritional Information) of Kalanamak Rice per 100g
S.No Parameters Results 
1 Energy 356 kcals
2 Protein 9.24g
3 Carbohydrates 75.77g
4 Iron 42.6mg
5 Zinc 3.2mg
6 Omega-3 13.2mg
7 Omega-6 61mg
8 Amylose  16g
9 Glycemic Index 54
10 Vitamin A 0.24 mg