Marayoor is a place in the Idukki district of Kerala,42Kms north of Munnar (on Munnar-Udumbalpetta road.)
Marayoor falls in the rain shadow region and the quality of the molasses is attributed to the specialty in temperature and the ph value of the earth.
Marayoor is top known for its extensive sugarcane cultivation (major crop of Marayoor and Kanthalloor.)
sarkkara (jaggery) production is a cottage industry here.
Here, more than 2500 acres of land is used for sugarcane cultivation.
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| sugarcane compressor |
sugar cane is compresed in large machine and juice is collected in large vessels
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| sugar cane compressor unit |
The peculiar geographical location of Marayoor in the Western Ghats gives the sugar cane a distinct geographical identity.
In sugar cane farms, manufacturing units are set up and the Jaggery is manufactured by the farmers,
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| boiling sugarcane juice |
First the sugar cane juice is boiled in a special type of huge vessel and then condenses to jaggery balls.
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Added to this, the age old specialized skill of the local people in making the jaggery in the farm itself, make it a unique product.
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| transferring to large vessels for condensation |
Marayoor Sarkkara is one of the sweetest jaggereis in the world
Marayoor Forest Development Agencies has taken up the ambitious task of marketing marayoor jiggery which is manufactured by marginal cultivators in the forest villages of Marayoor and Kanthalloor who are member of Vana Samrakshana samithies for ensuring fair prices and a better livelihood for the community.
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| mixing in between for condensation |
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| jaggery balls are made from condensed juice |
if you have planned a visit to Marayoor,Don’t forget to taste it .
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